Rhys
Boy name · Welsh · pronounced REES
Verified name
What does Rhys mean?
Ardor, enthusiasm, passion
Origin and language
Welsh
Language family: Welsh|English
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 382 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 389 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Rhy
Variant: Reese, Reece
Related: Rhett
Using Rhys across cultures
Historic Welsh royal name meaning passion.
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