Reece vs Rhys

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reece

Boy #455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enthusiasm, ardent"

Origin: Old Welsh

Welsh English American

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Boy #354 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enthusiasm, passion"

Origin: Old Welsh

Welsh British Australian

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Reece Rank #455

Rhys Rank #354

Rhys is more popular, ranked #354 vs #455 for Reece.

Is Reece or Rhys more popular?

Rhys is more popular, ranked #354 compared to Reece at #455 in the United States.

What do Reece and Rhys mean?

Reece means "enthusiasm, ardent" (Old Welsh origin). Rhys means "enthusiasm, passion" (Old Welsh origin).

Are Reece and Rhys boy or girl names?

Reece is primarily a boy name. Rhys is primarily a boy name.