Reiss
Pronunciation: [ r-EYES ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Reiss first appeared in US Social Security records in 1990.
Over 199 babies have been named Reiss in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Reiss is past its peak , currently ranked #35,570 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #35,570
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Reiss is also used as a girl name, ranked #49360.
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About the Name Reiss
Reiss is a boy name .
Is Reiss a boy or girl name? Reiss is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #35,570 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #49,360. Reiss is more commonly used as a boy name.
Reiss is currently ranked #35,570 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Reiss include Rei, Rey, Reie, and Reikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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