US Popularity:291
Origin:Latin
Other Origin(s):Nigerian, Japanese, Hebrew, Celtic
Meaning:Oarsman, rower; Remedy, medicine; God comforts me; Yahweh will exalt; Lovely, beautiful, resplendent; Bright, radiance, light; Dominant ones
Remi is a gender-neutral name with a variety of origins and meanings for your little one to enjoy. From the French Rémy, it's a short, sweet version of the Latin name Remigius, meaning "oarsman" or "rower." It could also come from the root rĕmĕdĭum, meaning "remedy" or "medicine," for those days when baby's smile cures all your qualms. Remi may also come from the Yoruban name Oluremi, meaning "God comforts me," and can be a lovely way to share your faith with your child. In the Celtic Gaulish language, Remi is thought to mean "dominant ones" or "the first," referring to an ancient tribe in France. Remi is also linked to the Hebrew Jeremiah, meaning "Yahweh will exalt," gifting your kiddo the courage to achieve their destiny. In Japanese, Remi has several meanings depending on the kanji used, including "lovely," "beautiful," and "resplendent," paired with "bright," "radiance," and "light." Remi could also be short for many remi-sounding names, like Rembrandt and Remington. No matter where Remi's path takes them, they will plenty of inspiration.

Common Nicknames for Remi

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How Popular Is The Name Remi?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Remi is currently #36 on The Bump
Boy:Remi is currently #19 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Remi is currently #32 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Remi is currently #291 in U.S. births
Boy:Remi is currently #809 in U.S. births
Girl:Remi is currently #145 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
Gender:
Girl
#145
in 2024
- 18
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data
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