Rhett: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced RET · 1 syllable
Rhett means “advice”, from English.
Name of a South Carolina family, anglicized from Dutch de Raedt, from Middle Dutch raet (“advice”).
- Meaning
- advice
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- RET
- US rank (2025)
- #188
- US babies a year
- about 2,278 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Rhett?
Rhett was the #188 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,955 babies. It’s rising: up 184% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #188 |
| Canada | #324 |
| Australia | #600 |
How old are people named Rhett?
Half of US adults named Rhett are older than 35; most are between 19 and 67. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Rhett
What does the name Rhett mean?
Rhett means “advice”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Rhett?
Rhett is pronounced RET.
How popular is the name Rhett?
Rhett was the #188 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,955 babies. It’s rising: up 184% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Rhett?
Half of US adults named Rhett are older than 35. Most are between 19 and 67.