Remi vs Zavier

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

Zavier

Boy #970 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"new house"

Origin: Basque Etxeberria

Cultural Roots

American Spanish Basque

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#970
Total SSA Count
232
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zave, Zay, Z

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Remi Rank #146
Zavier Rank #970

Remi is more popular, ranked #146 vs #970 for Zavier.

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

Zavier ___

  • Zavier James
  • Zavier Cole
  • Zavier Anthony
  • Zavier Dean
  • Zavier Marcus
  • Zavier Reign

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Remi

Zara Leo Nico Mila Sasha

If you choose Zavier

Zara Kaden Amara Jaxon Nia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Remi or Zavier more popular?

Remi is more popular, ranked #146 compared to Zavier at #970 in the United States.

What do Remi and Zavier mean?

Remi means "oarsman, rower" (Latin Remigius origin). Zavier means "new house" (Basque Etxeberria origin).

Are Remi and Zavier boy or girl names?

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

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