Remy is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #898 in 1996 with 16 recorded births. This places Remy in the top 24% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 476 births ranking #112. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 19,907 boys born was named Remy. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Remy is a stylish French-rooted name often connected with the older meaning oarsman. It feels bright, modern, and international.
The name has long use in French-speaking traditions and later became widely fashionable beyond them. Its popularity comes from sounding soft and polished while still being brief.