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Remi
Pronounced REM-ee /ˈrɛm.i/High
Meaning: Oarsman; from the Latin remus (oar)High
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Remi is a variant of Rémy, the French form of Remigius, a Late Latin name derived from remus meaning 'oar.' The name was borne by Saint Remigius, the 5th-century Archbishop of Reims who converted the Frankish king Clovis to Christianity.
Traditionally a French masculine name, Remi has gained popularity in the English-speaking world as a given name for girls, valued for its brevity and French elegance. The spelling Remi (without accent) is most common in U.S. usage for girls, while Rémy or Remy is often used for boys.
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Famous Bearers
- ★Remi Wolf (1996-)American singer-songwriter
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Remi mean?
Remi comes from the Latin remus meaning 'oar,' via the French saint's name Rémy/Remigius.
How do you pronounce Remi?
Remi is pronounced REM-ee /ˈrɛm.i/ — two syllables with stress on the first.
Is Remi a boy or girl name?
Remi is used for both, but in the U.S. it has been rising especially as a girl's name in recent years.
How popular is Remi?
Remi has been climbing U.S. charts for girls throughout the 2010s and 2020s, now ranking among the top 200 girls' names.