Reese

REES / HREES Enthusiasm, confident, ambitious.

Meaning

Reese is a gender-neutral name and is of Welsh origin. It can be used for both girls and boys. It means enthusiasm, confident, ambitious. Though a unisex name, this name is trendier as a girl’s name than as a boy’s. Pronounced as REES / HREES, the name is currently in the top 250 of NameChef Most Popular Baby Names and in the top 250 of U.S birth chart of the year 2024.

Reese is a gender-neutral name but mostly used for girls, while Rhys is the more popular variation for boys

Origin

Welsh

Gender

Reese can be used for both boys and girls.

Pronunciation

REES / HREES (Listen)

Syllables

Famous People

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The rank of Reese in the United States over time

Source: Social Security Administration

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