Find out how popular the first name Remy has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Remy by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Remy is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 59% of people named Remy being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 813 male babies and 456 female babies born with the name Remy.

The history of the first name Remy

The name Remy has its origins in the French language and culture. It is derived from the Latin name Remigius, which itself comes from the Germanic elements "ragin" meaning "counsel" and "hari" meaning "army". The name Remigius was borne by several early Christian saints and was introduced to France during the early Middle Ages.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Remy was Saint Remigius or Saint Remi (c. 437-533 AD), the Bishop of Reims who converted Clovis I, the pagan king of the Franks, to Christianity in 496 AD. This event had a significant impact on the spread of Christianity in Western Europe and earned Remi great renown and veneration.

Another notable figure in history with the name Remy was Remi of Auxerre (c. 841-908 AD), a Benedictine monk and scholar who wrote influential works on grammar, arithmetic, and music theory. His treatise on music theory, known as the "Musica Disciplina", was widely studied in medieval Europe.

In the 12th century, there was a French noble named Remy of Lorraine (1125-1170), who fought alongside King Louis VII of France during the Second Crusade. He was captured by the Saracens during the siege of Damascus and held for ransom, but eventually released and returned to France.

A more recent historical figure with the name Remy was Remy Belleau (1528-1577), a French Renaissance poet and member of the literary group known as the Pléiade. He was known for his pastoral poems and idylls, and his works were influential in the development of French Renaissance literature.

Another notable Remy was Remy Pruvost (1828-1891), a French inventor and engineer who is credited with developing the first practical rotary engine design. His rotary engine design was an important precursor to the modern Wankel engine used in some automobiles.

These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Remy, which has its roots in the French language and culture, and has been associated with saints, scholars, nobles, poets, and inventors throughout history.

Data source

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