What origin is the name Rémi?

Rémi comes from French naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Rémi?

Names from the same french tradition pair naturally with Rémi — for example Charlotte, Isabelle, Josephine. You can browse more on our french names page.

Rémi

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Rémi

Rémi

Boy

French

2 syllables

Rémi is a French boy's name meaning "Derived from the Latin name Remigius, meaning to row or a rower.".

The meaning of Rémi is "Derived from the Latin name Remigius, meaning to row or a rower." — a boy name of French origin. At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: French
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Derived from the Latin name Remigius, meaning to row or a rower.

Popularity

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Quick answers about Rémi

What does Rémi mean?

Rémi is a boy name of French origin meaning "Derived from the Latin name Remigius, meaning to row or a rower.".

How popular is Rémi?

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Sister names that go with Rémi

Charlotte Isabelle Josephine Genevieve Eloise Juliette

How to say Rémi

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Name numerology

7is the Chaldean number for Rémi.

Number 7 is linked with wisdom, reflection and intuition.

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Names with a similar meaning to Rémi

Rémi means "Derived from the Latin name Remigius, meaning to row or a rower." — these names share that spirit.

Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)
Julian — "Julian comes from the Latin Julianus, from Julius, a Roman family name possibly meaning 'youthful' or linked to Jupiter." (Latin)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Oliver — "Oliver probably comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive tree', though it may also come from a Germanic or Norse name." (Latin)
Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)