Remus, derived from the Latin word 'remus', meaning 'oar' or 'rowing', is a name of ancient Roman origin. It was borne by one of the legendary twin brothers Romulus and Remus, who were said to have founded Rome around 753 BC. According to myth, after their parents were killed, the twins were abandoned on the Tiber River in a basket made from rushes. They were discovered and raised by a she-wolf named Lupa until they were eventually rescued by a shepherd named Faustulus. As adults, Romulus went on to establish Rome while Remus became known for his courage and wisdom. The name Remus is not particularly common today, but it adds a touch of historical charm and intrigue.
The name Remus experienced fluctuations in popularity over the past century and a half. It had a notable spike in the early 1900s, with the highest number of births recorded in 1922 at 18. However, it's important to note that these numbers are quite low compared to more common names. After the 1930s, Remus became quite uncommon, with fewer than 10 births per year consistently until a slight resurgence starting around 2015. Overall, there have been 932 births named Remus from 1889 to 2023.