Jon vs Remi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jon

Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian Welsh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#893
Total SSA Count
265
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Jon Rank #893
Remi Rank #146

Remi is more popular, ranked #146 vs #893 for Jon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jon ___

  • Jon Michael
  • Jon Robert
  • Jon David
  • Jon Andrew
  • Jon Paul
  • Jon 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 Jon

Matt Chris Kate Sarah Tim

If you choose Remi

Zara Leo Nico Mila Sasha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jon or Remi more popular?

Remi is more popular, ranked #146 compared to Jon at #893 in the United States.

What do Jon and Remi mean?

Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Remi means "oarsman, rower" (Latin Remigius origin).

Are Jon and Remi boy or girl names?

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

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