Remi vs Theodore

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

Remi Rank #146
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Remi

Zara Leo Nico Mila Sasha

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Remi or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Remi at #146 in the United States.

What do Remi and Theodore mean?

Remi means "oarsman, rower" (Latin Remigius origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Remi and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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