Rhys

reese

Welsh

"ardor"

Rhys Origin and Meaning

The name Rhys is a girl's name of Welsh origin meaning "ardor".

Less than ten percent of the babies named Rhys are girls, whereas Reese is given five times more often to girls than to boys, thanks to Ms. Witherspoon. It's a sleek and attractive name, but one that benefits from two accepted spellings that help clarify its gender identity.

Rhys Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 2846 on Nameberry

Rhys Popularity

• 1957 Nameberry 2023

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Famous People Named Rhys

• Samaire Rhys Armstrong actress
• Rhys Bowen (born Janet Quin Harkin), English author