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Rem
OriginDutch, diminutive of Remment, Remmert, or Remmelt
Meaning"place on a riverbank"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · boysUnranked
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About Rem
The Dutch are fond of short nickname names, and this one is tied to influential and provocative architect Koolhaas, born Remment. Could also be short for Remington or Remy.
Rem is also given to girls.
Pronounced REM.
As of October 2026, Rem ranked #11693 in US births in 2020 SSA, Nameberry popularity #901.
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- Rem SaveremBoy
character in the anime Trigun
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character in light novel/manga/anime "Re:Zero"
- RemBoy
android in film Logan's Run
- Rem KaginukiBoy
a devil in anime Dance with Devils
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character in anime "Dream Hunter Rem"
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female Shinigami (god of death/grim reaper) in the manga/anime "Death Note"
- Rem DiesBoy
Female character from the webcomic "Sparklecare Hospital".
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