Remy vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Remy

Boy #401 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Reims"

Origin: Latin

French American English

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Girl #2,583 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"holder of the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish Scottish

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Remy Rank #401

James Rank #2,583

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

Is Remy or James more popular?

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

What do Remy and James mean?

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

Are Remy and James boy or girl names?

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