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At a Glance: Name: Remi – Meaning: Traditionally 'oarsman,' via Remy/Remigius. – Origin: French (variant of Remy/Rémi) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: REM-ee
Remi is a French name, a variant of Remy or Rémi, pronounced REM-ee. You'll often see it linked to the meaning "oarsman," but that claim doesn't hold up to scrutiny, so it's best treated as unconfirmed rather than a settled fact. It works well as a name for either a boy or a girl, with a feel that's both well-traveled and a little old-fashioned.
Meaning & Origin of Remi
Meaning: Traditionally 'oarsman,' via remy/remigius..
Origin: French (variant of Remy/Rémi).
A common claim: Remi/Remy means 'oarsman' Actually: This is the traditional gloss for the related name Remy/Remigius; it isn't independently confirmed for the 'Remi' spelling itself, which historically also names an unrelated ancient tribe from Gaul.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Remi
Phonetic: REM-ee IPA: /ˈrɛmi/
Popularity of Remi
Remi reached its highest point in 2022, ranking #118 with 2,389 babies given the name, then eased back to #145 in 2024 with 1,987 babies.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1915–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Remi mean?
Traditionally ‘oarsman,’ via remy/remigius.. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Remi)
How do you pronounce Remi?
Remi is pronounced REM-ee (IPA: /ˈrɛmi/).
Is Remi a popular name right now?
Remi peaked at #118 in 2022 and is ranked #145 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1915–2024.)
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