Nova vs Remi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nova

Girl #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"New"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Italian Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#39
Total SSA Count
5,044
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nov, Novi

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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

Nova Rank #39
Remi Rank #146

Nova is more popular, ranked #39 vs #146 for Remi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nova ___

  • Nova Rose
  • Nova Grace
  • Nova Mae
  • Nova Jane
  • Nova Claire
  • Nova Jade

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 Nova

Luna Aurora Stella Leo Atlas

If you choose Remi

Zara Leo Nico Mila Sasha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nova or Remi more popular?

Nova is more popular, ranked #39 compared to Remi at #146 in the United States.

What do Nova and Remi mean?

Nova means "New" (Latin origin). Remi means "oarsman, rower" (Latin Remigius origin).

Are Nova and Remi boy or girl names?

Nova is primarily a girl name. Remi is primarily a girl name.

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