Llewellyn vs Rees

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

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Popularity Comparison

Llewellyn Rank #6,540
Rees Rank #6,353

Rees is more popular, ranked #6353 vs #6540 for Llewellyn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Llewellyn ___

  • Llewellyn Arthur
  • Llewellyn Rhys
  • Llewellyn Morgan
  • Llewellyn Emrys
  • Llewellyn Hugh

Rees ___

  • Rees James
  • Rees Thomas
  • Rees William
  • Rees Owen
  • Rees Arthur
  • Rees Morgan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Llewellyn

Rhiannon Owain Branwen Gareth Seren

If you choose Rees

Griffith Owen Emrys Seren Bronwen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Llewellyn or Rees more popular?

Rees is more popular, ranked #6353 compared to Llewellyn at #6540 in the United States.

What do Llewellyn and Rees mean?

Llewellyn means "lion-like" (Welsh origin). Rees means "enthusiasm, ardor, passion" (Old Welsh origin).

Are Llewellyn and Rees boy or girl names?

Llewellyn is primarily a boy name. Rees is primarily a boy name.

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