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Rees vs Godwin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rees

Boy #6,353 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"enthusiasm, ardor, passion"

Origin: Old Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,353
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Godwin

Boy #6,295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"good friend, friend of God"

Origin: Old English god + wine

Cultural Roots

English Anglo-Saxon Nigerian Ghanaian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,295
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Rees Rank #6,353
Godwin Rank #6,295

Godwin is more popular, ranked #6295 vs #6353 for Rees.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rees or Godwin more popular?

Godwin is more popular, ranked #6295 compared to Rees at #6353 in the United States.

What do Rees and Godwin mean?

Rees means "enthusiasm, ardor, passion" (Old Welsh origin). Godwin means "good friend, friend of God" (Old English god + wine origin).

Are Rees and Godwin boy or girl names?

Rees is primarily a boy name. Godwin is primarily a boy name.

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