Remus

Remus is a Latin boy's name. In Roman mythology, one of the twin founders of Rome. Carries mythological significance and historical weight.

How popular is Remus in the United States?

In 2024, 8 boys in the United States were named Remus, making it the 9,648th most popular boy's name that year.

It has climbed sharply, from 13,611th a decade earlier.

Its busiest year on record was 2019, with 28 births.

Records for Remus go back to 1889, and 940 babies have been given the name since.

What Remus means and where it comes from

In Roman mythology, one of the twin founders of Rome. Carries mythological significance and historical weight.

Remus is of Latin origin, described as mythological in style.

Is Remus a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 8 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Shorter names that share the opening of Remus

Each of these is a name in its own right in the 2024 US data, given to at least 100 babies that year.

Sibling name ideas for Remus

Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Remus mean?

In Roman mythology, one of the twin founders of Rome. Carries mythological significance and historical weight.

Where does the name Remus come from?

Remus is of Latin origin, and is usually described as mythological in style.

How popular is Remus in the United States?

In 2024, 8 boys in the United States were named Remus, making it the 9,648th most popular boy's name that year.

Is Remus a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 8 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

What are the short forms of Remus?

Remi, Remy are shorter names in current US use that share the opening of Remus.

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