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Remi vs Lee

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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Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#715
Total SSA Count
370
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Remi Rank #808
Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #808 for Remi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Remi or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Remi at #808 in the United States.

What do Remi and Lee mean?

Remi means "oarsman" (Latin origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Remi and Lee boy or girl names?

Remi is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.

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