Remington - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Remington \r(e)-ming-ton, rem(in)-gton\ is pronounced REM-ing-tun. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "raven-family town". The character on the TV show "Remington Steele" may have influenced use of this English surname as a given name. Also familiar to Americans as a brand of razors. Artist Frederick Remington.

Remington is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Remington. Click here to compare Remington with related baby names.