Reese
Unisex name · Welsh · pronounced REES
Verified name
What does Reese mean?
Ardor or enthusiasm
Origin and language
Welsh
Language family: English|Welsh
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 527 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 5137 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Reesie
Variant: Rhys, Reece
Related: Rhys, Reece
Using Reese across cultures
Anglicized form of Welsh Rhys.
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