Emmitt vs Remi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmitt

Boy #681 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"whole, universal, powerful"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#681
Total SSA Count
400
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Emmitt Rank #681
Remi Rank #146

Remi is more popular, ranked #146 vs #681 for Emmitt.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emmitt ___

  • Emmitt James
  • Emmitt Lee
  • Emmitt Cole
  • Emmitt Grant
  • Emmitt Ray
  • Emmitt Dean

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 Emmitt

Everett Bennett Beckett Rosie Violet

If you choose Remi

Zara Leo Nico Mila Sasha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmitt or Remi more popular?

Remi is more popular, ranked #146 compared to Emmitt at #681 in the United States.

What do Emmitt and Remi mean?

Emmitt means "whole, universal, powerful" (Germanic origin). Remi means "oarsman, rower" (Latin Remigius origin).

Are Emmitt and Remi boy or girl names?

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

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