Rhys
Rhys: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΙΉiΛs/ Β· /ΙΉis/
Meaning and origin of Rhys
- A male given name from Welsh.
Etymology
Borrowed from Welsh Rhys. Doublet of Price, Reece, Rees, Reese, and Rice.
How popular is Rhys?
Since 1880, 887 girls and 14,334 boys in the U.S. have been named Rhys (6% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2780 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #353 in 2023. In 2025 it ranked #412 for boys, with 816 babies given the name.
Names similar to Rhys
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Rhys
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Rhys FAQ
What does the name Rhys mean?
A male given name from Welsh. Borrowed from Welsh Rhys. Doublet of Price, Reece, Rees, Reese, and Rice.
What is the origin of the name Rhys?
Rhys is listed as a name of Welsh origin.
How popular is the name Rhys?
Since 1880, 887 girls and 14,334 boys in the U.S. have been named Rhys (6% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2780 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #353 in 2023. In 2025 it ranked #412 for boys, with 816 babies given the name.
Is Rhys a boy or girl name?
Rhys is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 887 girls and 14,334 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.