Remi
2 syllables
⚧ Unisex ◎ French ◈ 2 syllables
"Oarsman"

From French

Remi means oarsman or from Rheims — the I-ending variant of Remy, carrying the same French heritage through a slightly different visual identity. The I-ending feels more feminine in English, though both spellings work for any gender. Same Ratatouille chef, same Saint Remy, same cognac, same anyone-can-cook philosophy. Different last letter.

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Remi at a glance
MeaningOarsman
OriginFrench
GenderUnisex
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 9
US Rank (today)#202
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Why parents love Remi
  • Same Ratatouille heritage as Remy — anyone can cook.
  • The I-ending creates a slightly different visual feel.
  • Two syllables with a warm, French sound: REH-mee.
  • Same Saint Remy who baptised France's first king.
  • It works for any gender.
The vibe of Remi
FrenchI-endingoarsmanRatatouilleRheimsanyone-can-cookcognacwarm
Origin & history of Remi
Latin Remigius (oarsman) French Rémi English Remi
1
French roots
Remi is an I-ending variant of Remy, sharing the same French heritage and meaning (oarsman or from Rheims). Both spellings share associations with Ratatouille, Saint Remy, and Rémy Martin cognac. The I-ending has its own chart presence.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: I-ending variant of the French Rémi.
3
Today
Remi remains a beloved choice, ranking #202 in the US. 24,701 babies have been named Remi since 1915.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Remi?
2022 peak year
The name Remi reached its peak in 2022, with 2,389 registrations (ranked #118). The name has actually been around since 1915 — over a century — though it took until recently to find its widest audience. Since the peak, the name has eased to around #202 today, averaging about 2,011 new babies per year. Remi has been trending upward in recent years. Across all years on record, approximately 24,701 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
2,389 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #118)
2,011 Avg. per year
(last decade)
20,110 Total registrations
last 10 years
24,701 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #202) Very popular
↑ Trending upward in recent years
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Numerology of Remi
9
Life path number
The Humanitarian
Compassion, wisdom and humanitarianism.

Remi's Life Path 4 is the builder's number — building with I-ending distinction. People named Remi tend to be warm, French-spirited, and gifted at cooking up something unexpected.

Cooks up the unexpected
French-spirited warmth
I-ending individuality
Anyone-can-cook soul
Oarsman strength
R9
E5
M4
I9
Sum: 27 → Life path 9
Personality of Remi
🌍
Compassionate soul
They carry the weight of the world with grace.
🎨
Richly creative
Deep feeling translates into deep art.
🌟
Old soul wisdom
They've always seemed wiser than their years.
💝
Unconditional love
Their love is vast and forgiving.
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