Remy Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Remy carries a certain chic and sophisticated flair, often evoking images of French elegance and charm.

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A Deep Dive

Remy Overview

Meaning

Oarsman, rower

Gender

Boy, Gender-neutral

Origin

French

Etymology

Derived from the Latin name “Remigius,” meaning “oarsman” or “rower.”

Pronunciation

/ˈrɛm.i/

Popularity

Remy is enjoyed in France, Canada, and the USA, admired for its chic and international appeal. In 2023, Remy ranked #354 for boys and #555 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

4 letters

Numerology

7 (Analytical, Studious, Knowledgeable)

Name Styles

Classic, Cute, Short

Associated Traits

Chic, lively, versatile

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Associated with Saint Remigius, a 5th-century bishop who baptized Clovis I, King of the Franks.

Name Day

January 13th (France)
A Deep Dive

Remy Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Remington, Raimi, Ramy, Remigius, Rémy, Remei, Remee

Common Nicknames

Remster, R-Man, Remy Bear, Remy-Boo, R.J., Rems, Remz

Diminutives

Rem, Reme, Remie, Remo

Famous People

  • Remy Ma
    (American Rapper)
  • Remy Bonjasky
    (Dutch-Surinamese Kickboxer)
  • Remy Hii
    (Australian Actor)
  • Remy Ryan
    (American Actress)
  • Remy Zaken
    (American Actress)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Remy
    ("Ratatouille," Film)
  • Remy LeBeau
    ("X-Men," TV Series)
  • Remy Hadley
    ("House," TV Series)
  • "Remy"
    (2016 Song)
  • Remy Danton
    ("House of Cards," TV Series)
  • "Remy's Cookbook"
    (Cookbook)

Places

  • Remy
    (Oise, France)
  • Saint-Remy-de-Provence
    (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France)
  • Saint-Remy-lès-Chevreuse
    (Île-de-France, France)

What Is the Meaning of Remy?

Remy means “oarsman” or “remedy,” suggesting a person who is helpful and brings solutions to problems. People named Remy are generally viewed as resourceful, supportive, and capable.

What Is the Origin of The Name Remy?

The name Remy boasts a Latin ancestry, with roots in the Roman name Remigius, which means “oarsman.” It has also been used in France, often associated with Saint Remigius, a prominent bishop in the 5th century.

Remy Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Remy in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3592021#3562022#3892023
Top 3 Rankings#3562020#3562022#3592021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Remy

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023389
(-33 from 2022)
813
(-109 from 2022)
0.04440
2022356
(+3 from 2021)
922
(+18 from 2021)
0.04923
2021359
(-3 from 2020)
904
(+33 from 2020)
0.04825
2020356
(+59 from 2019)
871
(+128 from 2019)
0.04709
2019415
(+11 from 2018)
743
(+22 from 2018)
0.03866
2018426
(+25 from 2017)
721
(+41 from 2017)
0.03709
2017451
(+19 from 2016)
680
(+31 from 2016)
0.03436
2016470
(+49 from 2015)
649
(+95 from 2015)
0.03204
2015519
(+103 from 2014)
554
(+129 from 2014)
0.02710
2014622
(+129 from 2013)
425
(+122 from 2013)
0.02074
2013751
(+133 from 2012)
303
(+66 from 2012)
0.01499
2012884
(-1 from 2011)
237
(+1 from 2011)
0.01168
2011883
(-19 from 2010)
236
(-7 from 2010)
0.01162
2010864
(+105 from 2009)
243
(+37 from 2009)
0.01183
2009969
(+39 from 2008)
206
(+14 from 2008)
0.00971
20081008
(+188 from 2007)
192
(+45 from 2007)
0.00881
20071196
(+282 from 2006)
147
(+44 from 2006)
0.00664
20061478
(-116 from 2005)
103
(-7 from 2005)
0.00470
20051362
(-35 from 2004)
110
(-1 from 2004)
0.00517
20041327
(-8 from 2003)
111
(+6 from 2003)
0.00525
20031319
(-31 from 2002)
105
No change from 2002
0.00500
20021288
(+91 from 2001)
105
(+13 from 2001)
0.00508
20011379
(+262 from 2000)
92
(+21 from 2000)
0.00445
20001641
(-246 from 1999)
71
(-13 from 1999)
0.00340
19991395
(-94 from 1998)
84
(-7 from 1998)
0.00412
19981301
(-74 from 1997)
91
(-4 from 1997)
0.00449
19971227
(+132 from 1996)
95
(+16 from 1996)
0.00476
19961359
(+34 from 1995)
79
(+7 from 1995)
0.00394
19951393
(+84 from 1994)
72
(+8 from 1994)
0.00358
19941477
(+347 from 1993)
64
(+18 from 1993)
0.00314
19931824
(-47 from 1992)
46
(-1 from 1992)
0.00223
19921777
(-295 from 1991)
47
(-12 from 1991)
0.00224
19911482
(-17 from 1990)
59
No change from 1990
0.00278
19901465
(+27 from 1989)
59
(+4 from 1989)
0.00274
19891492
(+239 from 1988)
55
(+15 from 1988)
0.00262
19881731
(+483 from 1987)
40
(+14 from 1987)
0.00200
19872214
(+387 from 1986)
26
(+6 from 1986)
0.00133
19862601
(-626 from 1985)
20
(-9 from 1985)
0.00104
19851975
(+61 from 1984)
29
(+3 from 1984)
0.00151
19842036
(+104 from 1983)
26
(+2 from 1983)
0.00139
19832140
(-407 from 1982)
24
(-9 from 1982)
0.00129
19821733
(+1046 from 1981)
33
(+17 from 1981)
0.00175
19812779
(-495 from 1980)
16
(-6 from 1980)
0.00086
19802284
(+181 from 1979)
22
(+3 from 1979)
0.00119
19792465
(+464 from 1978)
19
(+5 from 1978)
0.00106
19782929
(+107 from 1977)
14
(+1 from 1977)
0.00082
19773036
(+1383 from 1976)
13
(+6 from 1976)
0.00076
19764419
(-1341 from 1975)
7
(-5 from 1975)
0.00043
19753078
(+759 from 1974)
12
(+4 from 1974)
0.00074
19743837
(+1263 from 1973)
8
(+3 from 1973)
0.00049
19735100
(-1480 from 1972)
5
(-3 from 1972)
0.00031
19723620
(-474 from 1971)
8
(-2 from 1971)
0.00048
19713146
(-407 from 1970)
10
(-2 from 1970)
0.00055
19702739
(+1199 from 1969)
12
(+6 from 1969)
0.00063
19693938
(-1202 from 1968)
6
(-4 from 1968)
0.00033
19682736
(-494 from 1967)
10
(-3 from 1967)
0.00056
19672242
(+1293 from 1966)
13
(+7 from 1966)
0.00073
19663535
(-920 from 1965)
6
(-4 from 1965)
0.00033
19652615
(+239 from 1964)
10
(+1 from 1964)
0.00053
19642854
(-555 from 1963)
9
(-4 from 1963)
0.00044
19632299
(+373 from 1962)
13
(+3 from 1962)
0.00063
19622672
(-434 from 1961)
10
(-4 from 1961)
0.00048
19612238
(+841 from 1960)
14
(+6 from 1960)
0.00065
19603079
(-415 from 1959)
8
(-2 from 1959)
0.00037
19592664
(-20 from 1958)
10
No change from 1958
0.00046
19582644
(-269 from 1957)
10
(-2 from 1957)
0.00046
19572375
(+841 from 1956)
12
(+5 from 1956)
0.00055
19563216
(-913 from 1955)
7
(-5 from 1955)
0.00033
19552303
(+288 from 1954)
12
(+2 from 1954)
0.00057
19542591
(+313 from 1953)
10
(+2 from 1953)
0.00048
19532904
(+832 from 1952)
8
(+3 from 1952)
0.00040
19523736
(-22 from 1951)
5
No change from 1951
0.00025
19513714
(-46 from 1948)
5
No change from 1948
0.00026
19500
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19490
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19483668
(-144 from 1946)
5
No change from 1946
0.00028
19470
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19463524
(-186 from 1945)
5
No change from 1945
0.00030
19453338
(-476 from 1944)
5
(-2 from 1944)
0.00036
19442862
(+598 from 1940)
7
(+2 from 1940)
0.00050
19430
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19420
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19410
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19403460
(+185 from 1935)
5
No change from 1935
0.00042
19390
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19380
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19353645
(+34 from 1934)
5
No change from 1934
0.00047
19343679
(+531 from 1927)
5
No change from 1927
0.00047
19330
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19274210
(-1274 from 1925)
5
(-4 from 1925)
0.00043
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19252936
(+78 from 1922)
9
No change from 1922
0.00078
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19223014
(+378 from 1915)
9
(+3 from 1915)
0.00080
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19153392
(-477 from 1914)
6
No change from 1914
0.00068
19142915
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00088
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Remy

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2392021#2602022#2882023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#4652021#4552022#5262023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3442021#3852022#3222023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3802021#4452022#5062023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1972021#2132022#2752023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3292021#3662022#3872023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#4172021#2932022#3902023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#3622021#3272022#4332023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#5222021#4212022#3902023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2112021#2132022#2342023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#4712021#4622022#5122023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2842021#2622022#2292023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#4522021#2772022#3802023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#4322021#4062022#4432023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2582021#2752022#3632023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#4982021#5652022#3532023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#8782021#4092022#6152023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2132021#1852022#2632023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3802021#4012022#3272023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#3932021#2842022#3822023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#3842021#3672022#5652023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#5592021#3032022#3372023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#5732021#5242022#4632023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#6442021#5522022#5612023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4932021#4652022#5002023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3072021#4222022#4202023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#4062021#5232022#4182023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#692021#1542022#1512023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2782019#5152020#2572022

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#5002021#4362022#3462023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#5892019#3702021#8302022

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#5582021#3502022#3442023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#7652020#6932021#4932023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#6362020#6582021#6712022

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#4382019#4622021#2682023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4812018#3222020#4182021

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#6232015#3722017#5272019

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2662018#2592020#2272022

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#4582012#4262020#3432022

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2352013#2602018#2622019

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2352020#2802022

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#6192019#5962020

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2412023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2472021

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2472022

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1232021

Popularity Rankings for Remy in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#782022#892023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#1432021#1012022#1692023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#2352019#1892020#1482021

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#2332021#1912022#1682023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1792021#2072022#1772023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#4332021#3112022#2212023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#3252020#2722021#5982022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#4542021#3292022#3432023

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#4832006#5362008#4922012

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#7182020#6682021#5022022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#7292013

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#9232023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Remy a Name for Boys or Girls?

In contemporary naming trends, Remy has become a popular choice for both genders. Its neutral tone and positive connotations make it a favorite among parents looking for a non-binary name.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Remy

Remy in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Remy Ma (Rapper, born 1980): An American rapper who gained fame with her hit singles and powerful lyrics.
  • Remy Bonjasky (Kickboxer, born 1976): A Dutch-Surinamese kickboxer renowned for his multiple K-1 World Grand Prix titles.
  • Remy Hii (Actor, born 1986): An Australian actor recognized for his roles in "Crazy Rich Asians" and "Spider-Man: Far From Home."
  • Remy Ryan (Actress, born 1984): An American actress who starred in "RoboCop 3" and various TV series during the 1990s.
  • Remy Zaken (Actress, born 1989): An American actress best known for her work on Broadway, including "Spring Awakening."
  • Remy Auberjonois (Actor, born 1974): An American actor and director with appearances in films and TV series such as "Mad Men."
  • Remy ("Ratatouille," 2007 Film): A rat who dreams of becoming a renowned French chef and forms an unlikely partnership with a young kitchen worker.
  • Remy LeBeau ("X-Men," 1992 TV Series): Also known as Gambit, a mutant with the ability to charge objects with kinetic energy, making them explode.
  • Remy Hadley ("House," 2007 TV Series): A doctor known as Thirteen who works with Dr. House and has Huntington's disease.
  • "Remy" (2016 Song): A popular track that pays tribute to a character named Remy, celebrating their adventurous spirit.
  • Remy Danton ("House of Cards," 2013 TV Series): A political operative and lobbyist involved in the complex power dynamics of Washington, D.C.
  • "Remy's Cookbook" (2015 Cookbook): A collection of gourmet recipes inspired by the character Remy from "Ratatouille."
  • Saint-Rémy-de-Provence City (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France): A historic commune in southern France, famous for its Roman heritage and art scene.
  • Saint-Remy-en-Bouzemont-Saint-Genest-et-Isson Commune (Grand Est, France): A commune in northeastern France, located in the Marne department.
  • Remy Village (Centre-Val de Loire, France): A small village located in the Loiret department, known for its rural charm and agricultural heritage.
  • Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse Commune (Île-de-France, France): A commune in the Yvelines department, part of the suburban area of Paris.
  • Saint-Rémy-sur-Avre Town (Normandy, France): A town in northern France, located in the Eure-et-Loir department, featuring medieval architecture.

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