Names Starting With R
UnisexFrench#240 in 2025
Remy
Remy is a unisex name of French origin meaning “Oarsman or remedy.” It ranked #240 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
REM-ee
meaning & origin
The name Remy means “Oarsman or remedy.” It comes from the French language tradition.
Derived from the Latin 'Remigius,' meaning oarsman. Saint Rémi of Reims baptized Clovis I, making this name historically significant in French Christianity. It gained wider appeal through Pixar's Ratatouille.
popularity over time
#3302020
#3022021
#2812022
#2592023
#2402024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #240 |
| 2023 | #259 |
| 2022 | #281 |
| 2021 | #302 |
| 2020 | #330 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Remy
- Rémi Gaillard
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