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The short answer
Remi is a name Behind the Name lists as the "English form of Rémi, also used as a feminine name". The entry does not gloss a literal meaning for Rémi, and that root name is not separately cached in this pass, so no meaning is confirmed. Behind the Name records Remi as used for both sexes, though it does not give a pronunciation. In the United States it ranked #145 for girls in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
Behind the Name gives Remi simply as the "English form of Rémi, also used as a feminine name", without a gloss. The French Rémi is linked but not separately available in this pass's cached source set, so its literal meaning is not verified.
Editorial confidence: uncertain
Linguistic roots
| Language | Form | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| French | Rémi | not verified |
Popularity
Remi ranked #145 for girls in the United States in 2025 (Social Security Administration).
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #145 | ssa-2025 |
Nicknames, variants, and related names
Nicknames: None documented.
Variants: Rémi, Remy
Related names: Remigio, Remigius
What the name feels like
Remi is a short, breezy two-syllable name that reads as gender-neutral and contemporary, part of a wave of clipped French-derived names.
Style tags: modern, gender-neutral, two syllables
Editorial interpretation: This style impression is editorial judgment, not linguistic fact.
If you like this name
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Remi mean?
Behind the Name lists Remi as the English form of the French Rémi but does not gloss a literal meaning, so it is not verified in this pass.
Is Remi a popular name?
Yes. Remi ranked #145 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.
Is Remi a boy's or girl's name?
Behind the Name lists Remi as used for both sexes in modern English usage.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Remi — supports etymology, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
