What does Remy mean?
From the French Remigius, linked to the Latin remex, “oarsman.”
What does Raphael mean?
Raphaël is the French form of Raphael, “God has healed.”
Remy vs Raphael
Which is more popular?
Raphael is more popular than Remy today: about 807 US babies were given the name Raphael in 2025, compared with 781 named Remy.
| Remy | Raphael | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Oarsman | God has healed |
| Origin | French | French |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | REM-ee | rah-fah-EL |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1914 | 1882 |
| Peak year | 2022 (924) | 2025 (807) |
| In 2025 | 781 | 807 |
| Trend | Rising | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Remy
Raphael
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Remy | Raphael |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5,105 | 3,992 |
| 2010s | 4,792 | 4,722 |
| 2000s | 1,242 | 3,173 |
| 1990s | 696 | 2,952 |
| 1980s | 291 | 2,286 |
| 1970s | 108 | 1,762 |
| 1960s | 99 | 1,107 |
| 1950s | 79 | 893 |
| 1940s | 27 | 655 |
| 1930s | 10 | 688 |
| 1920s | 23 | 1,001 |
| 1910s | 12 | 767 |
| 1900s | 0 | 136 |
| 1890s | 0 | 96 |
| 1880s | 0 | 28 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Remy or Raphael more popular?
Raphael is more popular than Remy today: about 807 US babies were given the name Raphael in 2025, compared with 781 named Remy.
What is the difference between Remy and Raphael?
Remy means Oarsman (French origin), while Raphael means God has healed (French origin).
Which name is older, Remy or Raphael?
In US records, Remy first appears in 1914 and Raphael in 1882, so Raphael has the longer recorded history.