Remy is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #883 in 2001 with 19 recorded births. This places Remy in the top 22% 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. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 18.8%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 15,148 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.