Rhys

Meaning

Rhys 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 boy’s name than as a girl’s. Pronounced as HREES, the name is currently in the top 500 of NameChef Most Popular Baby Names and in the top 500 of U.S birth chart of the year 2023.

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

Origin

Welsh

Gender

Rhys can be used for both boys and girls.

Pronunciation

HREES (Listen)

Syllables

1

Famous People

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