What is the origin of the name Remii?

The name Remii has Latin, French, American, Haitian, and African-American origins.

Is Remii a boy or girl name?

Remii is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #33803, and as a girl name it ranks #7408.

How popular is the name Remii?

Remii is ranked #33803 in popularity for boy names.

What are common nicknames for Remii?

Common nicknames for Remii include Rem, Rey, and Remie.

Remii

Boy #33803 most popular

French American Haitian African-American

Meanings & Origins

"oarsman; one who rows"

Origin: Latin Language: French

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#33803

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“French saint cool with a modern double-i twist”

Origin & Etymology

Remii is a stylized spelling of Remi (also spelled Remy), a name with deep French and Latin roots. It derives from the Latin Remigius, meaning oarsman or one who rows, tracing back to the Latin remus (oar). The name was popularized by Saint Remigius (Saint Remi) of Reims, the 5th-century bishop who baptized Clovis I, converting the Franks to Christianity — one of the most pivotal moments in European history.

Popularity Story

Remi and its variants have surged in popularity in the 2010s and 2020s as gender-neutral, French-inspired names became fashionable, riding the same wave as Milo, Theo, and Jules.

Cultural Significance

Saint Remi of Reims is one of the most venerated saints in French Catholic tradition, and the name has been carried by French royalty and intellectuals for centuries.

Fun Facts

Saint Remigius baptized Clovis I around 496 AD, which helped Christianize all of Western Europe
Remy is also the name of the rat chef protagonist in Pixar Ratatouille (2007), boosting its popularity in English-speaking countries