Olivia 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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Olivia Rank #1
Remi Rank #146

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #146 for Remi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia 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 Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

If you choose Remi

Zara Leo Nico Mila Sasha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Remi more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Remi at #146 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Remi mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Remi means "oarsman, rower" (Latin Remigius origin).

Are Olivia and Remi boy or girl names?

Olivia is primarily a girl name. Remi is primarily a girl name.

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