Morgan vs Rhys

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Morgan

Boy #532 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea-born, born of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American Irish

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Boy #354 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enthusiasm, passion"

Origin: Old Welsh

Welsh British Australian

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Morgan Rank #532

Rhys Rank #354

Rhys is more popular, ranked #354 vs #532 for Morgan.

Is Morgan or Rhys more popular?

Rhys is more popular, ranked #354 compared to Morgan at #532 in the United States.

What do Morgan and Rhys mean?

Morgan means "sea-born, born of the sea" (Welsh origin). Rhys means "enthusiasm, passion" (Old Welsh origin).

Are Morgan and Rhys boy or girl names?

Morgan is primarily a boy name. Rhys is primarily a boy name.