Remmy is of American origin, derived from the Germanic name Hermann, which means 'of the army' or 'warrior'. It is composed of the elements 'heri', meaning 'army', and 'mann', signifying 'man'. The name has been popular in various English-speaking countries, including the United States, with notable figures like Remmy Castor, a professional golfer. The variant spelling 'Remie' is also used occasionally.
The name Remmy experienced a significant increase in popularity from 2014 onwards, with a notable spike in 2023 (28 births), after a period of fluctuating numbers between 9 and 24 births annually from 2007 to 2022. The total number of births with the name Remmy over these years is 278.