Remus - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Remus \r(e)-mus\ is of Latin origin. The name's spelling is the same as the Latin word for "oar", and hence possibly means "swiftness". The name of one of the legendary twins (the other was Remo) who founded Rome. Made familiar by Joel Chandler Harris' "Uncle Remus" stories which were popular in the early 20th century.

For more information, see also the related name Romulus.

Baby names that sound like Remus are Ramos and Ramzi. Other similar baby names are Bemus, Bemis, Beamus, Comus, Demas, Demos, Hermus, Seamus, Rinus, Rasmus, Rees, Regis, Remy, Remmy, Remie, Remi, Remee, Reyes, Rufus and Seumus.

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