Reese
Reese is a unisex name of Welsh origin meaning “Ardor, enthusiasm, or fiery warrior.” It ranked #192 in the United States in 2025. An Anglicized form of the Welsh 'Rhys,' meaning ardor or enthusiasm.
how do you pronounce Reese?
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what does Reese mean?
The name Reese means “Ardor, enthusiasm, or fiery warrior.” It comes from the Welsh language tradition.
An Anglicized form of the Welsh 'Rhys,' meaning ardor or enthusiasm. It crossed genders in the early 2000s, aided by actress Reese Witherspoon, and remains popular for both boys and girls.
where does the name Reese come from?
An anglicised spelling of the Welsh Rhys. Wikipedia gives two different glosses for the underlying name — wreath or garland, and separately ardent or fiery — without settling between them; Wiktionary's surname entry favours ardor, and separately notes that in North America the surname can instead derive from an unrelated word meaning giant.
the history of Reese
Wikipedia records its shift to a unisex given name as an American development, with the name now given to both girls and boys in the United States.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #192 |
| 2024 | #190 |
| 2023 | #174 |
| 2022 | #168 |
| 2021 | #148 |
| 2020 | #146 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Reese?
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Reese?
- Reese Witherspoon
what names are similar to Reese?
what names go well with Reese?
Sibling names that share Reese's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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