# Remy: Meaning, Origin & Similar Names | Clever Mum

> Remy meaning: "Oarsman" (French origin). Unisex name — see similar names, sibling pairings and style.

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# Remy

     
 
Quick answer — What does Remy mean? 

 
Remy is a unisex name of French origin, meaning "Oarsman". It's commonly grouped as a modern, international name in the UK.

    
Our shortlist groups Remy under modern, international names. These are editorial categories for browsing. Meanings can have multiple interpretations across languages; the short gloss is not a complete etymology. Similar-name and sibling suggestions below are generated from shared tags, not a survey of family naming choices.

    
## At a glance

   Meaning Oarsman   Origin French   Name family    [French](/tools/baby-name-finder/origin/french/)     Gender Unisex   Style modern, international       
## Names similar to Remy

 

Sharing at least one style with Remy — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.

  [ Freya ](/tools/baby-name-finder/freya/)[ Maya ](/tools/baby-name-finder/maya/)[ Aria ](/tools/baby-name-finder/aria/)[ Mia ](/tools/baby-name-finder/mia/)[ Luna ](/tools/baby-name-finder/luna/)[ Zara ](/tools/baby-name-finder/zara/)    
## Sibling name pairings

 

Names that share Remy's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.

  [ Freya ](/tools/baby-name-finder/freya/)[ Maya ](/tools/baby-name-finder/maya/)[ Aria ](/tools/baby-name-finder/aria/)     
## Questions about the name Remy

    What does the name Remy mean?   
 Remy is of French origin and means "Oarsman". 

   Is Remy a popular baby name in the UK?   
 Naming trends shift every year, so rather than quote a number that goes stale, check the current official rankings on the Office for National Statistics' baby names release — search "Remy" at ons.gov.uk for the latest England & Wales data. 

   What names are similar to Remy?   
 Names with a similar style to Remy include Freya, Maya, Aria, Mia. 

     

For current official UK popularity rankings, see the  [
ONS baby names statistics
](https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths/bulletins/babynamesenglandandwales/current) 
for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our  [Baby Name Finder](/tools/baby-name-finder/), or try our  [due date calculator](/tools/due-date-calculator/) if you're
      just getting started.

 
Reviewed August 2026.