Remi vs Riley

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

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Riley

Girl #42 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#42
Total SSA Count
4,644
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ri, Rile

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Popularity Comparison

Remi Rank #146
Riley Rank #42

Riley is more popular, ranked #42 vs #146 for Remi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Remi ___

  • Remi Jade
  • Remi Elise
  • Remi Claire
  • Remi Nicole
  • Remi Faye
  • Remi Simone

Riley ___

  • Riley Grace
  • Riley Mae
  • Riley Ann
  • Riley Jo
  • Riley Kate
  • Riley Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Remi

Zara Leo Nico Mila Sasha

If you choose Riley

Avery Parker Quinn Logan Morgan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Remi or Riley more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #42 compared to Remi at #146 in the United States.

What do Remi and Riley mean?

Remi means "oarsman, rower" (Latin Remigius origin). Riley means "Courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Remi and Riley boy or girl names?

Remi is primarily a girl name. Riley is primarily a girl name.

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