Boy Name · Latin Origin
Remus
Remus is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a boy's name of Latin origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Remus? It is a boy name, rooted in Latin naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Renzo.
Remus meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Remus has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Latin naming roots help connect Remus to related Latin baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Remus as R·E·M·U·S, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Remus is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Remus variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Remusa, Remuse, Remusy, Remu.
- Nicknames: Rem and R.
- Middle names: Pair Remus with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Remus middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Renzo, Renwick, Rance, Ramsey, Remigio — full picks on the sibling names for Remus guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Remus? Browse our names like Remus guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Remus
What does the name Remus mean?
Remus has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Remus?
Remus originates in Latin naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Remus?
Remus has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Remus a boy's or girl's name?
Remus is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Remus in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Remus sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Remus?
Names that share Remus's sound and style include Renzo, Renwick, Rance, Ramsey, Remigio.
What middle names pair well with Remus?
Good middle-name fits for Remus pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Remus is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Remus is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Remus?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Remus share its rhythm without rhyming — Renzo, Renwick, Rance all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.