Allan vs Remi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allan

Boy #854 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, harmony"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#854
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al

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Remi

Girl #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"oarsman, rower"

Origin: Latin Remigius

Cultural Roots

French English American West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#146
Total SSA Count
1,987
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Rem

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Allan Rank #854
Remi Rank #146

Remi is more popular, ranked #146 vs #854 for Allan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Allan ___

  • Allan James
  • Allan Robert
  • Allan John
  • Allan Thomas
  • Allan Lee
  • Allan Scott

Remi ___

  • Remi Jade
  • Remi Elise
  • Remi Claire
  • Remi Nicole
  • Remi Faye
  • Remi Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Allan

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If you choose Remi

Zara Leo Nico Mila Sasha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allan or Remi more popular?

Remi is more popular, ranked #146 compared to Allan at #854 in the United States.

What do Allan and Remi mean?

Allan means "rock, harmony" (Celtic/Brythonic origin). Remi means "oarsman, rower" (Latin Remigius origin).

Are Allan and Remi boy or girl names?

Allan is primarily a boy name. Remi is primarily a girl name.

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