Neo vs Remi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Neo Rank #972
Remi Rank #146

Remi is more popular, ranked #146 vs #972 for Neo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Neo ___

  • Neo James
  • Neo Cole
  • Neo Reign
  • Neo River
  • Neo Atlas
  • Neo Blaze

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 Neo

Trinity Zara Kai Nova Orion

If you choose Remi

Zara Leo Nico Mila Sasha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Neo or Remi more popular?

Remi is more popular, ranked #146 compared to Neo at #972 in the United States.

What do Neo and Remi mean?

Neo means "new" (Greek neos origin). Remi means "oarsman, rower" (Latin Remigius origin).

Are Neo and Remi boy or girl names?

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

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