Remy
2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ French ◈ 2 syllables
"Oarsman"

From French

Remy means oarsman or from Rheims — from the Latin Remigius. Ratatouille's Remy is Pixar's most beloved rat: a chef who proves anyone can cook. Rémy Martin is one of the world's finest cognac houses. Saint Remy baptised Clovis, the first king of the Franks. Two syllables of French cuisine, cognac, and the radical idea that greatness comes from unexpected places.

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Remy at a glance
MeaningOarsman
OriginFrench
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 7
US Rank (today)#415
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Why parents love Remy
  • Ratatouille's Remy proves anyone can cook — beautiful message.
  • Rémy Martin cognac gives it sophisticated French luxury.
  • Two syllables with a warm, French sound: REH-mee.
  • Saint Remy baptised France's first king.
  • It works for any gender — genuinely versatile.
The vibe of Remy
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Origin & history of Remy
Latin Remigius (oarsman) or from Rheims French Rémy English Remy
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French roots
Remy comes from the Latin Remigius (oarsman) or from Rheims (the French city). Saint Remy (c. 437–533 AD) baptised Clovis I, the first king of the Franks. Rémy Martin is one of the world's finest cognac producers. Pixar's Ratatouille (2007) features Remy, a rat who becomes a chef in Paris — carrying the message that anyone can cook. The name has been climbing in the US for both genders.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Saint Remy (c. 437–533 AD) baptised Clovis I; Ratatouille released 2007.
3
Today
Remy remains a beloved choice, ranking #415 in the US. 19,563 babies have been named Remy since 1914.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
How popular is Remy?
2022 peak year
Remy has settled into a steady rhythm — neither rising sharply nor fading, holding a consistent place in U.S. birth records. It currently ranks around #415, with about 1,260 babies named Remy each year. In 2022, 923 babies received the name (ranked #356). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 19,563.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
923 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #356)
1,260 Avg. per year
(last decade)
12,600 Total registrations
last 10 years
19,563 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #415) Popular
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Remy
7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.

Remy's Life Path 3 is the communicator's number — communicating through cuisine. People named Remy tend to be creative, unexpected, and gifted at proving doubters wrong.

Proves doubters wrong
Creative from unexpected places
Anyone can cook
French-cuisine soul
Cognac-smooth presence
R9
E5
M4
Y7
Sum: 25 → Life path 7
Personality of Remy
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Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
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Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
🌙
Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
🦋
Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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