Leonard vs Remi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leonard

Boy #674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"brave lion, lion-strong"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German English French Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#674
Total SSA Count
404
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Leo, Len, Lenny

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

Leonard Rank #674
Remi Rank #146

Remi is more popular, ranked #146 vs #674 for Leonard.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leonard ___

  • Leonard James
  • Leonard Charles
  • Leonard Michael
  • Leonard William
  • Leonard Patrick
  • Leonard Allen

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 Leonard

Walter Arthur Dorothy Harriet Eugene

If you choose Remi

Zara Leo Nico Mila Sasha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leonard or Remi more popular?

Remi is more popular, ranked #146 compared to Leonard at #674 in the United States.

What do Leonard and Remi mean?

Leonard means "brave lion, lion-strong" (Germanic origin). Remi means "oarsman, rower" (Latin Remigius origin).

Are Leonard and Remi boy or girl names?

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

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