gender neutral
Remy
oarsman, remedy
About Remy
Charming, continental, and effortlessly stylish, Remy brings European sophistication with universal accessibility. This name has become increasingly popular for good reason—it manages to be both distinctive and familiar, classic and contemporary. There's a warmth to Remy, a friendliness that makes it immediately likeable. It works beautifully across languages and cultures, requiring no explanation or modification. The name suggests someone creative, cultured, and approachable. Remy's brevity is part of its appeal—four letters that pack substantial personality without overwhelming. It has literary associations, culinary connections, and a general air of refined taste. The name ages exceptionally well, adorable on babies, cool for kids, credible for professionals. Remy offers that increasingly sought-after quality of being gender-flexible while remaining traditionally masculine in practice. Its French origins lend sophistication without pretension, worldliness without snobbery. For parents seeking a name that's trendy without being fleeting, international without being complicated, and stylish without trying too hard, Remy delivers perfectly.
Popularity of the Name Remy
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | #972 | #476 | |||
| 2010 | #869 | #775 | #410 | #620 | |
| 2011 | #883 | #774 | #540 | ||
| 2012 | #886 | #661 | #870 | #525 | |
| 2013 | #753 | #567 | #444 | ||
| 2014 | #622 | #487 | #382 | #539 | #459 |
| 2015 | #522 | #356 | #443 | #834 | #398 |
| 2016 | #470 | #365 | #269 | #383 | #349 |
| 2017 | #452 | #346 | #217 | #414 | #355 |
| 2018 | #426 | #249 | #180 | #404 | #296 |
| 2019 | #417 | #250 | #173 | #412 | #266 |
| 2020 | #356 | #200 | #179 | #434 | #242 |
| 2021 | #360 | #157 | #145 | #346 | #203 |
| 2022 | #356 | #159 | #101 | #282 | #260 |
| 2023 | #390 | #131 | #169 | #347 | #237 |
| 2024 | #400 | #118 | #138 | #335 | #270 |
| 2025 | #408 | #114 | #166 | #385 | #238 |
| 1997 | #823 | #416 | |||
| 1999 | #756 | #561 | |||
| 2001 | #955 | #501 | |||
| 2003 | #985 | #566 | |||
| 2004 | #983 | #362 | |||
| 2005 | #773 | #526 | |||
| 2006 | #759 | #488 | |||
| 2007 | #921 | #463 | |||
| 2008 | #927 | #589 | |||
| 1991 | #413 | ||||
| 1992 | #405 | ||||
| 1993 | #409 | ||||
| 1994 | #417 | ||||
| 1995 | #460 | ||||
| 1996 | #422 | ||||
| 1998 | #519 | ||||
| 2000 | #562 | ||||
| 2002 | #585 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Remy
Names Similar to Remy
Nicknames for Remy
- Rem
- Ray
Famous People Named Remy
| Remy Ma | American rapper |
| Remy Bonjasky | Dutch kickboxer |
| Remy Hii | Australian actor |
| Remy Gardner | Australian motorcycle racer |
| Remy Martin | American basketball player |
| Remy Di Gregorio | French cyclist |
| Remy Reynierse | South African rugby player |
| Remy Vercoutre | French footballer |
| Remy Ren | Chinese actor |
| Remy Auberjonois | American actor |
| Remy Ryan | American actress |
| Remy Zero | American rock band |
| Remy Cointreau | French spirits company founder |
| Remy De Gourmont | French poet and novelist |
| Remy Munasifi | American comedian and musician |
| Remy Van Lierde | Belgian artist |
Characters Named Remy
| Remy Hadley | fictional character from House |
| Remy Buxaplenty | fictional character from The Fairly OddParents |
| Remy the Rat | fictional character from Ratatouille |