Remus
Pronunciation: [ r-EEM-uhs ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Remus first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 570 babies have been named Remus in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Remus is past its peak , currently ranked #12,124 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,124
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Remus
Remus is a boy name .
Remus is currently ranked #12,124 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Remus include Rem, Rey, Reie, and Remkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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