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Remi
GirlFrench, Latin· “oarsman”
- Meaning
- oarsman
- Origin
- French, Latin
- Pronunciation
- REM-ee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #145
- US babies 2025
- 2,023
- Best rank
- #118 (2022)
- Peak year
- 2022
Meaning and origin of Remi
Remi is a French and Latin name that means “oarsman”.
Remi is a form of the French Rémy, from the Latin Remigius, meaning "oarsman," from remex, "rower." Saint Remigius, bishop of Reims, is remembered for baptizing Clovis, king of the Franks, an event that helped shape the history of France. Rémy has long been used for boys in France, while in English-speaking countries Remi and Remy are now used for both boys and girls. The name has a light, playful sound and a stylish French flavor. It is also popular as a short form of longer names such as Remington.
Other spellings with the same sound: Remy, Remmy.
Popularity over time
Remi first appears in US Social Security records in 1963. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 13 different years, starting in 2013. Its best national rank was #118 in 2022, the same year it reached its highest count of 2,392 babies. In 2025, 2,023 babies were named Remi, and it ranked #145 nationally. That is 219% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #7,952 in 1980, #2,367 in 2000, #1,219 in 2010, and #145 in 2025. Of the 22,881 US girls named Remi since records began, 57% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 7,960 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Elliana, Eliza, Freya, Emersyn, and Raelynn.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Remi ranked highest in Utah, Montana, and South Dakota.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | #45 | 71 |
| Montana | #47 | 16 |
| South Dakota | #47 | 16 |
| Louisiana | #57 | 58 |
| Hawaii | #66 | 11 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 86% of US babies named Remi over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Remi is usually pronounced REM-ee, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with R and ends in “-mi”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Remy and Remmy.
Middle names for Remi
A few middle names that flow with Remi: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Remi
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Remi mean?
Remi is a French and Latin name that means “oarsman”.
What is the origin of the name Remi?
Remi has French and Latin roots. Remi is a form of the French Rémy, from the Latin Remigius, meaning "oarsman," from remex, "rower." Saint Remigius, bishop of Reims, is remembered for baptizing Clovis, king of the Franks, an event that helped shape the history of France.
Is Remi a popular name?
Yes. Remi ranked #145 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Remi a boy or girl name?
Remi is mainly a girl's name. About 86% of US babies named Remi over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Remi?
Remi is usually pronounced REM-ee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings