Rees vs Kelby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rees

Boy #6,353 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enthusiasm, ardor, passion"

Origin: Old Welsh

Welsh English British

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Boy #6,339 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Settlement near the well"

Origin: Old Norse

English Scandinavian American

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Rees Rank #6,353

Kelby Rank #6,339

Kelby is more popular, ranked #6339 vs #6353 for Rees.

Is Rees or Kelby more popular?

Kelby is more popular, ranked #6339 compared to Rees at #6353 in the United States.

What do Rees and Kelby mean?

Rees means "enthusiasm, ardor, passion" (Old Welsh origin). Kelby means "Settlement near the well" (Old Norse origin).

Are Rees and Kelby boy or girl names?

Rees is primarily a boy name. Kelby is primarily a boy name.