Rhys: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Enthusiasm and ardor, a name that burns with Welsh passion.
- Origin
- Welsh
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #234
- Peak
- #400 in 2023
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Rhys Means
Rhys is a boy name of Welsh origin. Enthusiasm and ardor, a name that burns with Welsh passion.
How Popular Rhys Is
Rhys currently ranks #234 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #400 in 2023. It is rising.
Good to Know About Rhys
- Rhys Ifans starred in Notting Hill and The Amazing Spider-Man.
- The name is the Welsh spelling of the anglicized Reese.
- Rhys means enthusiasm or passion in Welsh.
Names Like Rhys
Other Welsh names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Rhys
Welsh names that pair well as a brother or sister to Rhys.
Questions About Rhys
What does Rhys mean?
Rhys is a boy name of Welsh origin. Enthusiasm and ardor, a name that burns with Welsh passion.
How popular is Rhys?
Rhys currently ranks #234 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #400 in 2023. It is rising.
Where does Rhys come from?
Rhys comes from Welsh roots. Rhys Ifans starred in Notting Hill and The Amazing Spider-Man.
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