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Remy
UnisexFrench, Latin· “oarsman”
- Meaning
- oarsman
- Origin
- French, Latin
- Pronunciation
- REH-mee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #408
- US babies 2025
- 781
- Best rank
- #356 (2020)
- Peak year
- 2022
Meaning and origin of Remy
Remy is a French and Latin name that means “oarsman”.
Remy comes from the French Rémy, from the Latin Remigius, which is linked to remex, meaning oarsman or rower. Saint Remigius, bishop of Reims, is remembered for baptizing Clovis, king of the Franks, a key moment in French history. The French city of Reims has a separate origin, although the two are often associated. Remy is used for both boys and girls in the United States, and many people know it from the rat chef in the animated film Ratatouille. It feels charming and continental, easy to say and spell.
Other spellings with the same sound: Remi, Remmy.
Popularity over time
Remy first appears in US Social Security records in 1914. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 17 different years, starting in 2009. Its best national rank was #356 in 2020, and the most babies received it in 2022, when 924 were named Remy. In 2025, 781 babies were named Remy, and it ranked #408 nationally. That is 41% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #2,347 in 1980, #1,652 in 2000, #869 in 2010, and #408 in 2025. Of the 12,484 US boys named Remy since records began, 41% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 4,792 babies.
Other babies' names that peaked around the same time include Reign, Royal, Armani, Kamari, and Ari.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Remy ranked highest in District of Columbia, Washington, and Connecticut.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | #162 | 6 |
| Washington | #212 | 38 |
| Connecticut | #246 | 14 |
| Massachusetts | #254 | 24 |
| New Hampshire | #260 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
Remy is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 39% of US babies named Remy were girls and 61% were boys.
Remy is usually pronounced REH-mee, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with R and ends in “-my”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Remi and Remmy.
Middle names for Remy
A few middle names that flow with Remy: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Remy
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Remy mean?
Remy is a French and Latin name that means “oarsman”.
What is the origin of the name Remy?
Remy has French and Latin roots. Remy comes from the French Rémy, from the Latin Remigius, which is linked to remex, meaning oarsman or rower.
Is Remy a popular name?
Yes. Remy ranked #408 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Remy a boy or girl name?
Remy is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 39% of US babies named Remy were girls and 61% were boys.
How do you pronounce Remy?
Remy is usually pronounced REH-mee. 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