Rhett
Rhett: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Rhett
Root meaning: “advice”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
Name of a South Carolina family, anglicized from Dutch de Raedt, from Middle Dutch raet (“advice”).
How popular is Rhett?
Since 1880, 251 girls and 36,669 boys in the U.S. have been named Rhett (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5758 in 2019. Its highest rank for boys was #149 in 2021. In 2025 it ranked #188 for boys, with 1,955 babies given the name.
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Rhett FAQ
What does the name Rhett mean?
Rhett traces back to a root meaning "advice". A male given name transferred from the surname. Name of a South Carolina family, anglicized from Dutch de Raedt, from Middle Dutch raet (“advice”).
What is the origin of the name Rhett?
Rhett is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Rhett?
Since 1880, 251 girls and 36,669 boys in the U.S. have been named Rhett (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5758 in 2019. Its highest rank for boys was #149 in 2021. In 2025 it ranked #188 for boys, with 1,955 babies given the name.
Is Rhett a boy or girl name?
Rhett is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 251 girls and 36,669 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.