Remington
Remington is a unisex name of English origin meaning “settlement on a river bank.” It ranked #272 in the United States in 2025. Remington is an English place name meaning 'settlement on a riverbank.
how do you pronounce Remington?
REM-ing-ton
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what does Remington mean?
The name Remington means “settlement on a river bank.” It comes from the English language tradition.
Remington is an English place name meaning 'settlement on a riverbank.' It carries strong American associations through the Remington firearms company and Frederic Remington, whose sculptures and paintings defined the visual identity of the American West. The name has a bold, adventurous quality for either gender.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #272 |
| 2023 | #267 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Remington?
- Frederic Remington (American painter and sculptor of the Old West)
- Remington Steele (title character of the 1980s TV series)
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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