At a Glance: Name: Remus – Meaning: twin brother of Romulus in Roman legend; possibly 'twin', though the etymology is debated – Origin: Latin – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: REE-muhs
Remus is a Latin boy's name meaning “twin brother of Romulus in Roman legend; possibly 'twin', though the etymology is debated”. It appears in 3 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Remus
Meaning: Twin brother of Romulus in Roman legend; possibly 'twin', though the etymology is debated.
Origin: Latin.
How to Pronounce Remus
Phonetic: REE-muhs IPA: /ˈriːməs/
Popularity of Remus
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1889–2024.
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