Rhys: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced REES · 1 syllable
Borrowed from Welsh Rhys. Doublet of Price, Reece, Rees, Reese, and Rice.
- Origin
- Welsh
- Pronunciation
- REES
- US rank (2025)
- #410
- US babies a year
- about 881 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Rhys?
Rhys was the #410 name in the US in 2025, given to 816 babies. It’s rising: up 48% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #410 |
| England & Wales | #225 |
| Scotland | #142 |
| Northern Ireland | #142 |
| Ireland | #178 |
| Canada | #312 |
| Australia | #302 |
How old are people named Rhys?
Half of US adults named Rhys are older than 24; most are between 18 and 60. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Rhys
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Rhys have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
- Betsan
- Rhodri
- Ifan
- Ryan
Names like Rhys
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Rhys
How do you pronounce Rhys?
Rhys is pronounced REES.
How popular is the name Rhys?
Rhys was the #410 name in the US in 2025, given to 816 babies. It’s rising: up 48% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Rhys?
Half of US adults named Rhys are older than 24. Most are between 18 and 60.