Rees
Meaning
"enthusiasm, ardor, passion"
Origin: Old Welsh
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #6,353
- Total SSA Count
- 14
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Moderate
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"enthusiasm, ardor, passion"
Origin: Old Welsh
"divine gift"
Origin: Greek
Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6353 for Rees.
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Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Rees at #6353 in the United States.
Rees means "enthusiasm, ardor, passion" (Old Welsh origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).
Rees is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.