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Rees vs Reese

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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Reese

Boy #621 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#621
Total SSA Count
455
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Rees Rank #6,353
Reese Rank #621

Reese is more popular, ranked #621 vs #6353 for Rees.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rees or Reese more popular?

Reese is more popular, ranked #621 compared to Rees at #6353 in the United States.

What do Rees and Reese mean?

Rees means "enthusiasm, ardor, passion" (Old Welsh origin). Reese means "ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness" (Welsh origin).

Are Rees and Reese boy or girl names?

Rees is primarily a boy name. Reese is primarily a boy name.

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