James vs Remi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

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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

James Rank #5
Remi Rank #146

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #146 for Remi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

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 James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Remi

Zara Leo Nico Mila Sasha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Remi more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Remi at #146 in the United States.

What do James and Remi mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Remi means "oarsman, rower" (Latin Remigius origin).

Are James and Remi boy or girl names?

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

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