Reese
REES
Gender-neutral · Welsh
Meaning: Enthusiasm, ardor, of the ardent
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Rhys
Boy · Welsh · Short name
- Meaning
- Ardour, enthusiasm
- Pronunciation
- REES
- Origin
- Welsh
- Popularity
- Common in Wales (2025)
From Welsh 'rhys' meaning ardour or enthusiasm; a name of Welsh kings.
Popularity: Lucky Stork Stage 1 Expansion, 2025
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Languages in use: Welsh
Commonly used in: United Kingdom, Wales
Alternate spellings
ReeseEnglish
Anglicised form.
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Lucky Stork Stage 1 Expansion, 5,000 New Names and Gender Dataset (2025). Last verified 2026-08-15.
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