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At a Glance: Name: Remy – Meaning: oarsman, from Latin Remigius – Origin: French – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: REM-ee
Remy (REM-ee) is a French name meaning "oarsman," from the Latin Remigius. It works for any child, with a worldly, classic feel that has stayed timeless. Short and easy to say, it fits just as well on a baby as on a grown-up.
Meaning & Origin of Remy
Meaning: Oarsman, from latin remigius.
Origin: French.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Remy
Phonetic: REM-ee IPA: /ˈrɛmi/
Popularity of Remy
Remy ranked #400 in the U.S. in 2024, with 801 babies given the name. Its peak came a few years earlier, at #356 in 2020, when 872 babies were named Remy.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1914–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Remy mean?
Oarsman, from latin remigius. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Remy)
How do you pronounce Remy?
Remy is pronounced REM-ee (IPA: /ˈrɛmi/).
Is Remy a popular name right now?
Remy is near its all-time peak (#356 in 2020), ranked #400 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1914–2024.)
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