Lily vs Remi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lily

Girl #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower, purity"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24
Total SSA Count
6,093
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lil

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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

Lily Rank #24
Remi Rank #146

Lily is more popular, ranked #24 vs #146 for Remi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lily ___

  • Lily Grace
  • Lily Anne
  • Lily Rose
  • Lily Jane
  • Lily Mae
  • Lily Kate

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 Lily

Oliver Violet Jack Iris Jasper

If you choose Remi

Zara Leo Nico Mila Sasha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lily or Remi more popular?

Lily is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Remi at #146 in the United States.

What do Lily and Remi mean?

Lily means "lily flower, purity" (Old English origin). Remi means "oarsman, rower" (Latin Remigius origin).

Are Lily and Remi boy or girl names?

Lily is primarily a girl name. Remi is primarily a girl name.

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