Remy
Remy is a unisex name of French origin meaning “Oarsman or remedy.” It ranked #408 in the United States in 2025. Derived from the Latin 'Remigius,' meaning oarsman.
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how do you pronounce Remy?
REM-ee
where does the name Remy come from?
A French short form of the Latin Remigius, traditionally from a word for oarsman; in Norway it is also a short form of Jeremias and a spelling of Remi.
Saint Rémi of Reims baptized Clovis I, making this name historically significant in French Christianity. It gained wider appeal through Pixar's Ratatouille.
how popular is this name?
Remy has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 17 years since 2009. It peaked at #356 in 2020, and ranked #408 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #408 |
| 2024 | #399 |
| 2023 | #390 |
| 2022 | #356 |
| 2021 | #360 |
| 2020 | #356 |
| 2019 | #415 |
| 2018 | #426 |
| 2017 | #451 |
| 2016 | #470 |
| 2010 | #865 |
| 2009 | #969 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Remy fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Remy
Saint Rémi of Reims is the best-known historical bearer, and Pixar's Ratatouille gave the name to its rat chef.
what are the nicknames and variants of Remy?
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Remy?
- Rémi Gaillard
what names are similar to Remy?
what names go well with Remy?
Sibling names that share Remy's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Remy
What does the name Remy mean?
Remy means “Oarsman or remedy”.
What is the origin of the name Remy?
Remy comes from the French naming tradition. Related forms include Rémi, Remi, Remie and Rémie.
How popular is the name Remy?
Remy ranked #408 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data.
Is Remy a boy or girl name?
Remy is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Remy?
Remy is pronounced REM-ee, with 2 syllables.
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