Remo

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How to Pronounce Remo

Pronounced REH-moh /ˈrɛ.moʊ/Medium

Meaning: An Italian form of Remus, in Roman legend one of the twin founders of Rome (Romulus and Remus); also used in German. A classic, storied name.Low

In 30 seconds: A storied Italian name: Remo is the form of Remus, a founder of Rome (said 'REH-moh'). Classic and bold.

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Origin MediumItalian

MeaningAn Italian form of Remus, in Roman legend one of the twin founders of Rome (Romulus and Remus); also used in German. A classic, storied name.

U.S. rank (2023)#13716 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1932

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,008

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

Remo is the Italian form of Remus (Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of Rome). It reads classic and bold, warm in Italian use - rare in the U.S. (said 'REH-moh').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, classic, and bold.

Did you know? Remo is an Italian form of Remus, one of the twin founders of Rome in Roman legend - a classic, storied name (said 'REH-moh').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Remo — Italian form of Remus; founder of Rome

Variations

RemusRemmoReemo

Nicknames

RemRemmy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Remo mean?

Remo is an Italian form of Remus, in Roman legend one of the twin founders of Rome.

How do you pronounce Remo?

It's said REH-moh /ˈrɛ.moʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Remo a boy or girl name?

Remo is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Remo?

Remo is an extremely rare name in the U.S.