James vs Remy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Girl #2,583 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"holder of the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish Scottish

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Boy #401 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Reims"

Origin: Latin

French American English

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James Rank #2,583

Remy Rank #401

Remy is more popular, ranked #401 vs #2583 for James.

Is James or Remy more popular?

Remy is more popular, ranked #401 compared to James at #2583 in the United States.

What do James and Remy mean?

James means "holder of the heel" (Hebrew origin). Remy means "from Reims" (Latin origin).

Are James and Remy boy or girl names?

James is primarily a girl name. Remy is primarily a boy name.