Remigius
/R-EH-HH-M-IY-JH-IY-AH-S/
Oarsman, from Latin remex (one who rows, a rower at the oar). Borne by the bishop who baptised the first Christian king of the Franks, the name carries an image of steady, guiding effort, of one who pulls a vessel forward, lending its bearer associations of leadership and patient strength.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Remigius is a Christian boy name of Latin origin, meaning “Oarsman, from Latin remex (one who rows, a rower at the oar). Borne by the bishop who baptised the first Christian king of the Franks, the name carries an image of steady, guiding effort, of one who pulls a vessel forward, lending its bearer associations of leadership and patient strength.”.
Remigius is a boy's name of Latin origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Oarsman, from Latin remex (one who rows, a rower at the oar). Borne by the bishop who baptised the first Christian king of the Franks, the name carries an image of steady, guiding effort, of one who pulls a vessel forward, lending its bearer associations of leadership and patient strength." and belongs to the Wisdom cluster — names meaning knowledge, insight, and thoughtful presence.
Common among French, European families, Remigius carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Remigius
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Remigius lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
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See Remigius's saint & feast day →What does Remigius's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Remigius resonates in either tradition.
Remigius's destiny number is 11 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Remigius's full reading →
Does Remigius go with your family's names?
Remigius breaks into 9 sounds: /R-EH-HH-M-IY-JH-IY-AH-S/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Remigius sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Remigius beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Remigius — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Remigius
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Remigius
What does the name Remigius mean?
Remigius means "Oarsman, from Latin remex (one who rows, a rower at the oar). Borne by the bishop who baptised the first Christian king of the Franks, the name carries an image of steady, guiding effort, of one who pulls a vessel forward, lending its bearer associations of leadership and patient strength.." It is a boy name of Latin origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Remigius a boy or girl name?
Remigius is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Remigius?
Remigius is of Latin origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among French, European families.
Is Remigius a Christian name?
Yes. Remigius is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Latin origin.
What does Remigius mean in Latin?
Remigius originates from Latin, where it means "Oarsman, from Latin remex (one who rows, a rower at the oar). Borne by the bishop who baptised the first Christian king of the Franks, the name carries an image of steady, guiding effort, of one who pulls a vessel forward, lending its bearer associations of leadership and patient strength.."
What are common nicknames for Remigius?
Common short forms of Remigius include Remi.
What is the numerology of Remigius?
Remigius has a Pythagorean destiny number of 11 — intuition and inspired leadership (master number).
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