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Rhys

“Ardour, enthusiasm”

1 syllable · 4 letters

About the name Rhys

Rhys was borne by the last great native rulers of south Wales and remains one of the clearest markers of Welsh identity in the naming world. The anglicised Reece outnumbers it heavily elsewhere, but the original spelling is the one that carries the history.

Rhys is a boy name of Welsh origin, pronounced REES. On the NameRarity scale it scores 76 out of 100, which places it in the very rare band — a genuinely uncommon pick — most people have never met anyone with this name. Its strongest period was the 1990s.

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Name facts at a glance

Meaning
Ardour, enthusiasm
Origin
Welsh
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
REES
Syllables
1
Letters
4
US rank
#810
Peak era
1990s
Rarity
76 / 100
Per million
~9.1
Starts with
R
Numerology
7 · The Seeker

How popular is Rhys?

Popularity24/100
Rarity76/100

Rhys sits at approximately #810 in recent US rankings. Roughly 9.1 people per million carry it — about 1 in 109,890. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect not to find a single one.

Famous people named Rhys

  • Rhys Ifans
    Welsh actor
  • Rhys Darby
    New Zealand comedian

Spellings and variants of Rhys

ReeceReeseRice

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Rhys — frequently asked questions

What does the name Rhys mean?

Rhys means "Ardour, enthusiasm". It is a name of Welsh origin, most often given to a boy.

How do you pronounce Rhys?

Rhys is pronounced REES, with 1 syllable.

How rare is the name Rhys?

Rhys scores 76 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it very rare. Roughly 1 in every 109,890 people carry it — about 9.1 per million.

What is the numerology number for Rhys?

Rhys carries the expression number 7, known as The Seeker. Its soul urge number is 7 and its personality number is 7.

What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Rhys?

The lucky number for Rhys is 7 (with 16, 25, 34 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Deep Violet. The traditional lucky day is Monday and the associated gemstone is Sapphire.

Is Rhys a popular name?

Rhys currently sits around rank #810 in the United States, and its strongest period was the 1990s.