Remo Boy

Popularity: #933 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: REH-mo /ˈrɛ.mo/

Origin: Italian; Latin

Meaning: Italian: 'oar'; Latin: 'remus'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Remo has its roots in the Latin name Remus, which is derived from the word "remus," meaning "oar." The earliest forms of the name can be traced back to ancient Roman mythology, where Remus was one of the twin brothers, alongside Romulus, credited with the founding of Rome in the 8th century BCE. The story of Romulus and Remus is a significant part of Roman cultural heritage, symbolizing themes of brotherhood and the origins of the city itself.

The name Remus eventually made its way into various languages and cultures, including Italian and Spanish, before being adopted into English contexts. Historically, the name Remus has been associated with various literary and artistic works that reference the myth of Romulus and Remus.

The tale has been depicted in numerous forms, including classical literature and Renaissance art, which helped to solidify the name's cultural significance. The name Remus appears in texts from the early Roman period and has been mentioned in various historical accounts and adaptations of the founding myth of Rome, contributing to its enduring legacy.

Culturally, Remo carries connotations of strength and foundational significance, reflecting the legendary status of its mythological namesake. The story of Romulus and Remus has been a source of inspiration in Western literature and art, symbolizing the themes of civilization's beginnings and the duality of human nature.

While diminutive forms like Remy exist, the name Remo itself has maintained a distinct identity, often evoking the rich historical and mythological narratives associated with ancient Rome.

Famous people named Remo

In this section, you will find notable people named Remo. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Remo who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Remo who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Remo Williams is a fictional character best known for The Destroyer series and the film Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins.

Fictional characters named Remo

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Remo Williams is a fictional character from the novel series The Destroyer. He is a secret agent trained in the martial art of Sinanju, tasked with protecting the United States from various threats.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Remo, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

RenoRoccoRamiRafaelRemy

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Remo. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

RenoRamiRoccoRafaelRamon

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Remo was first seen in the United States in 1913.

Remo has ranked as high as #2357 nationally, which occurred in 1932, and has been most popular in New York, California, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania.

In the past 5 years the name Remo has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Remo is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Remo was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Remo.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 5 5
2023 5 5
2022 7 7
2021 10 10
2020 7 7
2019 7 7
2018 8 8
2017 8 8
2016 10 10
2015 8 8
2014 10 10
2013 7 7
2011 8 8
2007 6 6
2006 7 7
2003 9 9
2001 5 5
1999 7 7
1998 5 5
1997 6 6
1989 14 14
1988 14 14
1987 17 17
1986 8 8
1985 7 7
1979 7 7
1978 9 9
1976 7 7
1975 6 6
1974 10 10
1973 5 5
1972 6 6
1971 10 10
1970 9 9
1969 8 8
1968 6 6
1967 8 8
1966 7 7
1965 9 9
1964 10 10
1963 9 9
1962 14 14
1961 10 10
1960 14 14
1959 10 10
1958 6 6
1957 12 12
1956 9 9
1955 10 10
1954 12 12
1953 11 11
1952 9 9
1951 6 6
1950 10 10
1949 6 6
1943 10 10
1942 11 11
1941 5 5
1940 6 6
1938 7 7
1937 8 8
1936 14 14
1935 14 14
1934 16 16
1933 15 15
1932 32 32
1931 26 26
1930 28 28
1929 28 28
1928 30 30
1927 29 29
1926 26 26
1925 21 21
1924 28 28
1923 19 19
1922 26 26
1921 13 13
1920 19 19
1919 13 13
1918 19 19
1917 18 18
1916 18 18
1915 22 22
1914 13 13
1913 9 9

Top States for Remo (1988)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NY 5
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