The nameRemi
Remi is a name of Latin origin meaning "oarsman". A boy's name in France, it is mostly given to girls in the United States.
- Unisex name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Remi comes from the Latin Remigius, from remex, "oarsman, rower".
Origin
Latin, through French. Saint Remigius, Rémi in French, Bishop of Reims, baptised Clovis, king of the Franks, around 500.
History
Rémi has long been a boy's name in France. In the United States, Remi and Remy rose in the 2010s, mostly for girls, and Remy is the rat chef of Pixar's Ratatouille (2007).
Remi in other languages
Rémi comes from the Latin Remigius. It is Remy in English, Remigio in Italian and Spanish, and Remigiusz in Polish. It is also spelled Rémy in French.
Famous people named Remi
- Saint Remigius (Rémi) of Reims
- Rémi Gaillard, comedian
- Remy, hero of Ratatouille (Remy)
Popularity of the name Remi
Remi in the United States
Remi was most popular in the United States in the 2020s, with 12,688 births over the decade, 51% of all recorded babies named Remi. Its rise began around 2011, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Remi in the United States were born before 2020, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 2,538 births a year on average, against 1,485 in the five years before.
Remi in the United Kingdom
Remi was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 3,554 births over the decade, 62% of all recorded babies named Remi. Half of all babies named Remi in the United Kingdom were born before 2021, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 621 births a year on average, against 289 in the five years before.
Remi in France
Remi in Belgium
Remi in Norway
Sibling names for Remi
Names from the same generation as Remi, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Remi mean?
Remi comes from the Latin Remigius, from remex, "oarsman, rower".
What is the origin of the name Remi?
Latin, through French. Saint Remigius, Rémi in French, Bishop of Reims, baptised Clovis, king of the Franks, around 500.
Is Remi a girl's or a boy's name?
Remi is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys. In the United States, 84% of the babies named Remi are girls.
How popular is the name Remi?
In 2024, Remi was the 146th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 1,987 births.
What are good sibling names for Remi?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Nova, Luna, Freya and Emilia for a sister, Maverick, Arlo, Zayn and Matias for a brother.
Who are famous people named Remi?
Saint Remigius (Rémi) of Reims; Rémi Gaillard, comedian; Remy, hero of Ratatouille (Remy).