The name Rémi is of French origin, derived from the Latin 'Remigius', which means 'rowing' or 'rowing to the shore'. It was popularized by Saint Remi, a bishop in the 6th century who converted King Clovis I to Christianity and baptized him. The name Rémi is pronounced /re-mi/, with the emphasis on the first syllable.
The name Remii experienced a significant increase in popularity over the past decade, with birth numbers nearly tripling from 6 in 2012 to 19 in 2021. The years 2017 and 2018 saw an especially notable spike, with both years having 13 births each. However, there was a dip in popularity in 2014 and 2015, with only 5 births recorded each year. Overall, the total number of births for the name Remii from 2012 to 2023 is 124.