What does Remy mean?
From the French Remigius, linked to the Latin remex, “oarsman.”
What does Remi mean?
Rémi comes from the Latin Remigius, “oarsman.”
Remy vs Remi
Which is more popular?
Remy is more popular than Remi today: about 781 US babies were given the name Remy in 2025, compared with 323 named Remi.
| Remy | Remi | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Oarsman | Oarsman |
| Origin | French | French |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | REM-ee | ray-MEE |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1914 | 1915 |
| Peak year | 2022 (924) | 2021 (360) |
| In 2025 | 781 | 323 |
| Trend | Rising | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Remy
Remi
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Remy | Remi |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5,105 | 1,955 |
| 2010s | 4,792 | 1,235 |
| 2000s | 1,242 | 389 |
| 1990s | 696 | 198 |
| 1980s | 291 | 100 |
| 1970s | 108 | 81 |
| 1960s | 99 | 80 |
| 1950s | 79 | 52 |
| 1940s | 27 | 33 |
| 1930s | 10 | 5 |
| 1920s | 23 | 34 |
| 1910s | 12 | 23 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Remy or Remi more popular?
Remy is more popular than Remi today: about 781 US babies were given the name Remy in 2025, compared with 323 named Remi.
What is the difference between Remy and Remi?
Remy means Oarsman (French origin), while Remi means Oarsman (French origin).
Which name is older, Remy or Remi?
In US records, Remy first appears in 1914 and Remi in 1915, so Remy has the longer recorded history.