Remus as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Remus

What is the meaning of the name Remus ?

The baby name Remus is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈriːməs/ (REE-muhs); less common: /ˈrɛməs/ (REM-uhs).

Remus is Latin in Origin.

Remus is a masculine given name of Latin transmission, borne by the twin brother of Romulus in Rome's founding myth. The etymology is uncertain; many scholars suspect an Etruscan source, and the common link to Latin remus "oar" is likely folk etymology. As a result, the name's resonance is symbolic - evoking Rome's origins, the she-wolf, and fraternal bonds - rather than a securely defined lexical meaning.

As a personal name, Remus appears sporadically in classical and later records, then enjoyed revival with Renaissance humanism and 19th-century classicism. It is established in Eastern Europe, especially Romania, and occurs in German and English use, where recognition rose through literature (notably Remus Lupin in Harry Potter). International variants include Remo (Italian, Spanish, Portuguese), Rémus (French), and Rémusz (Hungarian); short forms such as Rem also appear. Related names: Romulus, the paired twin.