Lyric vs Remy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lyric

Girl #594 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the lyre, musical expression"

Origin: Greek lyrikos

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#594
Total SSA Count
507
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ricky, Ly

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lyric Rank #594
Remy Rank #401

Remy is more popular, ranked #401 vs #594 for Lyric.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lyric ___

  • Lyric Rose
  • Lyric Jade
  • Lyric Grace
  • Lyric Dawn
  • Lyric Faye
  • Lyric Claire

Remy ___

  • Remy James
  • Remy Louis
  • Remy Oliver
  • Remy Elliott
  • Remy Cole
  • Remy August

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lyric

Melody Harmony Sonata River Phoenix

If you choose Remy

Margot Felix Simone Theo Cleo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lyric or Remy more popular?

Remy is more popular, ranked #401 compared to Lyric at #594 in the United States.

What do Lyric and Remy mean?

Lyric means "of the lyre, musical expression" (Greek lyrikos origin). Remy means "from Reims" (Latin origin).

Are Lyric and Remy boy or girl names?

Lyric is primarily a girl name. Remy is primarily a boy name.

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