Boy

Rhys

REES

Beautiful But Not Top 100 ↑ Rising

✦ Meaning

“Welsh name meaning 'enthusiasm' or 'ardor,' derived from the Old Welsh royal name Rees. Notable in Welsh history and modern fantasy literature.”

Popularity Over Time

Rhys US popularity rank over timeRank 5397 in 1974 to rank 353 in 2023. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#353#2875#539719291960198020002024

Currently ranked #353 in the United States.

Origin

Old WelshWelsh

Syllables

1

Style

StrongModernBoldMinimal

Famous Bearers

  • Rhys Ifans (actor)
  • Rhys Darby (comedian)
  • Prince Rhys from fantasy

Collections

Works Everywhere → Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Short & Strong →

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Rowan

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Sibling Name Ideas

Evan

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Popular across Welsh, English, and increasingly international contexts

People Also Ask

Welsh name meaning 'enthusiasm' or 'ardor,' derived from the Old Welsh royal name Rees. Notable in Welsh history and modern fantasy literature.

Rhys is currently ranked #353 in the United States. It's trending up as more parents discover it.

Rhys works beautifully as a full name and does not lend itself to an obvious short form. Most parents see that as a feature.

Names that pair beautifully with Rhys include Evan.