Remy is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #154 in 2022 with 341 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 476 births ranking #112. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 2,031.3%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 834 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.