Elisha vs Remi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elisha

Boy #851 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#851
Total SSA Count
284
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Lish

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Elisha Rank #851
Remi Rank #146

Remi is more popular, ranked #146 vs #851 for Elisha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elisha ___

  • Elisha James
  • Elisha Cole
  • Elisha Dean
  • Elisha Grant
  • Elisha Ray
  • Elisha Thomas

Remi ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elisha

Elijah Isaiah Micah Caleb Naomi

If you choose Remi

Zara Leo Nico Mila Sasha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elisha or Remi more popular?

Remi is more popular, ranked #146 compared to Elisha at #851 in the United States.

What do Elisha and Remi mean?

Elisha means "my God is salvation" (Hebrew origin). Remi means "oarsman, rower" (Latin Remigius origin).

Are Elisha and Remi boy or girl names?

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

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