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Remi vs Forest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Remi

Boy #808 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"oarsman"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French American Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#808
Total SSA Count
310
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Remi Rank #808
Forest Rank #725

Forest is more popular, ranked #725 vs #808 for Remi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Remi or Forest more popular?

Forest is more popular, ranked #725 compared to Remi at #808 in the United States.

What do Remi and Forest mean?

Remi means "oarsman" (Latin origin). Forest means "of the forest; woodland" (Old French origin).

Are Remi and Forest boy or girl names?

Remi is primarily a boy name. Forest is primarily a boy name.

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