Unisex name · Latin
Remy
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: oarsman, rowerRemy is a gender-neutral name that comes from Latin and means "oarsman, rower". It is used in English and French.
- Meaning
- Oarsman, rower
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Unisex
- Say it
- REM-ee
Meaning and origin of Remy
As a gender-neutral name, Remy comes from Latin and means "oarsman, rower". It is used in English and French.
As a boy's name, Remy comes from Latin and means "oarsman, rower". It is used in French. In French it is spelled Rémy.
Say it REM-ee. Say it ray-MEE. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
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“A smooth, friendly name of French origin”
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“Oarsman, rower; Latin, from Saint Remigius. Say REM-ee (French ray-MEE)”
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How popular is Remy?
In 2025, 390 girls and 781 boys in the US were named Remy.
As a girl’s name
- US rank in 2025
- #721
- 390 babies, 243 per million girls
- Best rank
- #496 in 2020
- 617 babies that year
- Babies since 1964
- At least 8,262
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 0 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 0 per million |
| 1900s | 0 per million |
| 1910s | 0 per million |
| 1920s | 0 per million |
| 1930s | 0 per million |
| 1940s | 0 per million |
| 1950s | 0 per million |
| 1960s | 1 per million |
| 1970s | 6 per million |
| 1980s | 17 per million |
| 1990s | 34 per million |
| 2000s | 49 per million |
| 2010s | 194 per million |
| 2020s | 302 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #714 | #596 | #536 | #539 | #496 | #552 | #600 | #644 | #681 | #721 |
As a boy’s name
- US rank in 2025
- #408
- 781 babies, 457 per million boys
- Best rank
- #356 in 2020
- Most babies: 924 in 2022
- Babies since 1914
- At least 12,484
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 0 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 0 per million |
| 1900s | 0 per million |
| 1910s | 2 per million |
| 1920s | 2 per million |
| 1930s | 1 per million |
| 1940s | 2 per million |
| 1950s | 4 per million |
| 1960s | 5 per million |
| 1970s | 7 per million |
| 1980s | 16 per million |
| 1990s | 36 per million |
| 2000s | 62 per million |
| 2010s | 255 per million |
| 2020s | 493 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #470 | #452 | #426 | #417 | #356 | #360 | #356 | #390 | #400 | #408 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Remy
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- RemiEnglish form of Rémi, oarsman, rower (Latin, girl)
Names spelled like Remy
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
Names with a similar meaning
- RemigioOarsman (Latin, boy)
Middle names for Remy
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a longer length, so the full name flows.
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Remy: common questions
What does the name Remy mean?
Remy comes from Latin and means "oarsman, rower". It also has another origin: the same meaning in another language.
Is Remy a boy or girl name?
Remy is used for both boys and girls. In 2025, 390 girls and 781 boys in the US were named Remy, according to Social Security Administration data.
Where does the name Remy come from?
Remy comes from Latin and means "oarsman, rower". Today it is used in English and French.
How do you pronounce Remy?
Say REM-ee. Say ray-MEE. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Remy?
Remy ranked #721 in the US in 2025, with 390 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Remy?
Forms of Remy with the same meaning and origin include Remi (English).
What middle names go with Remy?
Middle names that flow well with Remy include Anastasia, Christopher, Estelle, Isabel and Lucian. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.