Remi

Meaning of Remi

Remi means "oarsman" or "galley rower." It can also be a short form of Remington.

Remi has French roots — browse every French baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Remi

Remi has held fairly steady, sitting around #145 in 2025 after peaking at #118 in 2022.

Remi as a boy's name

Remi is also used as a boy's name, currently ranked #787 in the US. Remi comes from the Latin name Remigius, which means "oarsman" or "rower."

Notable people named Remi

• Rémi (singer)
  Australian pop singer
• Remi Nicole
  English singer-songwriter
• Remi Adeleke
  Nigerian-American actor and author
• Remi Warren
  American hunter and conservationist
• Remi Broadway
  Australian actress

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Questions about the name Remi

What does the name Remi mean?

Remi means remi means "oarsman" or "galley rower." it can also be a short form of remington, and it comes from French origins.

Is Remi a boy's or a girl's name?

Remi is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Remi?

In 2025, Remi ranked #145 for girls, unchanged from the year before and #787 for boys, up from #807 the year before.

When was Remi most popular?

Remi peaked at #118 in 2022.