Remy
REH-mee
✦ Meaning
“From the Latin 'Remigius' meaning oarsman or rower. In French tradition, it evolved as a surname for those who worked near rivers and evolved into a given name symbolizing skill and guidance.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #400 in the United States.
Origin
Syllables
2
Style
Famous Bearers
- Remy LaCroix (Ratatouille)
- Remy Thorne
Collections
Cross-Cultural Notes
French origin with universal appeal in English-speaking cultures
People Also Ask
From the Latin 'Remigius' meaning oarsman or rower. In French tradition, it evolved as a surname for those who worked near rivers and evolved into a given name symbolizing skill and guidance.
Remy is currently ranked #400 in the United States. It's trending up as more parents discover it.
Remy works beautifully as a full name and does not lend itself to an obvious short form. Most parents see that as a feature.
Names that pair beautifully with Remy include Emery, Asher, Ezra, Larkin, Indigo.