The baby name Rhemy is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced REH-mee or RAY-mee (IPA: /ˈrɛmi/ or /ˈreɪmi/).
The baby name Rhemy is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced REH-mee or RAY-mee (IPA: /ˈrɛmi/ or /ˈreɪmi/).
Rhemy is in Origin.
Rhemy is a modern English respelling of Rémy/Remy, ultimately from the Latin Remigius, meaning “oarsman” or “rower” (from remus, “oar”). The name became prominent through Saint Remigius (St. Rémi), the 5th-century bishop of Reims who baptized the Frankish king Clovis I, leading to widespread medieval use across France and neighboring regions. Rémy/Remy later functioned as both a given name and a surname in French.
Today, Rhemy offers the sleek Remy sound with a distinctive look, and is used for all genders in English-speaking countries. Common variants include Remy, Rémy, Remi, and Rémi; cognates and longer forms are Remigius (Latin, German), Remigiusz (Polish), and Remigio (Italian, Spanish, Portuguese). Despite its contemporary spelling, the meaning remains the same: “oarsman/rower,” often interpreted symbolically as steadiness and forward drive.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #262 | 2 | 7,056 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #342 | 2 | 15,378 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #422 | 8 | 13,098 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #628 | 5 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #648 | 3 | 16,104 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| United States | Boys | 2017 | #881 | 5 | 7,410 |
| United States | Girls | 2018 | #919 | 7 | 9,057 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #924 | 12 | 25,931 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #998 | 4 | 16,906 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,180 | 3 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Rhemy is popular in 18 countries — most recent births per country:
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