Remo
Remo is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Of uncertain Latin origin, traditionally linked to Remus, possibly meaning oar or swift.
Origin and history
Remo is an Italian name derived from the Latin Remus, one of the legendary twin founders of Rome. It remains rare in the United States, given to around a thousand boys since 1880. It offers a distinct, classical sound for parents seeking an uncommon heritage name.
Popularity in the United States
1,013 babies in the United States have been named Remo since 1880. It ranks #3670 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1893.
States where it is most popular
- NY (75.5 %)
- CA (17.2 %)
- MA (4 %)
- PA (3.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 112 |
| 1920-1930 | 239 |
| 1930-1940 | 160 |
| 1940-1950 | 38 |
| 1950-1960 | 95 |
| 1960-1970 | 95 |
| 1970-1980 | 69 |
| 1980-1990 | 60 |
| 1990-2000 | 18 |
| 2000-2010 | 27 |
| 2010-2019 | 66 |
| 2020-2029 | 34 |
Famous people named Remo
- Remo Freuler: Athlete, Soccer Player
- Remo Girone: Actor
Fun facts
- Remo is the Italian form of Remus, who in myth was raised by a wolf alongside his twin brother Romulus.
- Sanremo, a famous coastal city in Liguria, Italy, is named after Saint Romolo, often locally rendered in older dialects related to Remo.