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UK boy's name

Remo

Meaning "oar", an Italian masculine name derived from Erasmus.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Remo is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Remo popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 5 births.

This profile covers 23 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2003 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 26 living people in the UK are called Remo. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Remo ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2005, when 5 boys were registered as Remo.
  • Remo ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #584 in 2006.
  • About 26 living people in the UK are estimated to have Remo as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5119

2024

Births in 2024

3

Latest year

Peak year

2005

5 births

Estimated living

26

2026

Meaning

What does Remo mean?

The name Remo is believed to have originated from the Latin word "remus," which means "oar" or "paddle." This suggests that the name may have been associated with rowing or sailing in ancient times. It is possible that the name was initially used to refer to individuals who worked as rowers or were involved in maritime activities.

The earliest recorded use of the name Remo can be traced back to ancient Rome, where it was a masculine given name. In Roman mythology, Remus was the twin brother of Romulus, the legendary founder of Rome. According to the myth, the brothers were abandoned as infants and raised by a she-wolf, eventually becoming the founders of the city of Rome.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Remo. One of the earliest recorded examples is Remo Palmieri (1315-1380), an Italian jurist and statesman from Florence. Another notable figure is Remo Freuler (1873-1936), a Swiss architect and urban planner who was instrumental in the development of the city of Zurich.

In the realm of sports, Remo Giazotto (1910-1998) was an Italian athlete who won a silver medal in the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles for the triple jump event. Remo Venturi (1925-2014) was an Italian automobile engineer and designer, best known for his contributions to the development of the Chevrolet Corvette and the Pontiac Fiero.

In the world of entertainment, Remo Girone (born 1948) is an Italian actor known for his roles in films such as "The Talented Mr. Ripley" and "Hannibal." Remo Williams (1945-2015) was an American actor and stunt performer, best known for his role in the 1985 action film "Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins."

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Remo throughout history. While the name may have originated from a Latin word associated with rowing or sailing, it has since been adopted across various cultures and regions, with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions bearing this name.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Remo over time

The chart below shows babies named Remo registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Remo, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Remo
01345200320132024

Decades

Remo by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Remo was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4954 6 2
2010s #4726 6 2
2000s #3583 11 3

Geography

Where Remo is most common

The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Remo. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.

Remo ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #584 in 2006.

Scotland
3

Across the UK

Remo in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Scotland (NRS)

#584 in 2006

1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered

Notable bearers

Famous people named Remo

  • Remo Lauricella

    composer; violinist

    British musician

    1912-2003

  • Remo Camerota

    photographer; film director; film editor

    British film editor

    1901-

Related

Names similar to Remo

FAQ

Remo: questions and answers

How popular is the name Remo in the UK right now?

In 2024, Remo was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Remo most popular?

The peak year on record was 2005, with 5 babies registered as Remo in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Remo?

Meaning "oar", an Italian masculine name derived from Erasmus.

How many people are called Remo in the UK?

A total of 23 babies have been registered as Remo across the 7 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.

Where is Remo most common?

In the latest published local rankings, Remo ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #584 in 2006. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.