Reese

Spelling variation of Rhys
"ardor"

Reese Origin and Meaning

The name Reese is a boy's name of Welsh origin.

An Anglicized spelling of the Welsh Rhys, this traditional boys' name got a big boost for girls in the early 2000s, thanks to the high-profile Ms. Witherspoon (who was actually born Laura Jeanne Reese, her second middle being her mother's maiden name). This spelling has been on the decline for boys since 2003, possibly for the same reason, but remains a strong, simple choice which might pose fewer spelling and pronunciation issues outside of the UK than the Welsh original.

# 630 in the US

Reese Rank in US Top 1000

# 693 on Nameberry

Reese Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Reese Popularity

Famous People Named Reese

  • (Michael) Reese Hoffa
    American Olympic shot putter
  • Reese Dismukes
    American NFL football player
  • Reese McCall
    American NFL football player
  • Reese Wynans
    American keyboard player
  • Reese Smith
    young chef on "Kids Baking Championship" 2017
  • Kyal Reese Marsh
    Australian actor
  • Deacon Reese Phillippe (b. 2003)
    son of actors Ryan Phillippe and Reese Witherspoon

Reese in Pop Culture

  • Reese
    character on TV's "Malcolm in the Middle"
  • Reese
    character in the game "Hustle Cat"
  • Reese Benton
    character on TV's "E.R."
  • John Reese
    usually known as Reese, main character on TV's "Person of Interest"