
The short answer
Remy is a unisex name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "English form of Rémy, also used as a feminine name." It ranked #408 for boys and #721 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, english form of Rémy, also used as a feminine name. The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Remy ranked #408 for boys and #721 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States (boys) | 2025 | #408 | ssa-2025 |
| United States (girls) | 2025 | #721 | ssa-2025 |
United States, 2025: #408 (Social Security Administration)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Remy mean?
Behind the Name does not give Remy a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: english form of Rémy, also used as a feminine name.
Is Remy a popular name?
Remy ranked #408 for boys and #721 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Remy a boy's or a girl's name?
Remy appears in both the boys' and girls' SSA lists for 2025, so it is used for both.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Remy — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.