Rhett
Rhett is a boys' name of Welsh origin meaning “Advice or counsel.” It ranked #188 in the United States in 2025. Derived from a Dutch surname meaning advice, or possibly from the Welsh 'Rhys.
how do you pronounce Rhett?
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what does Rhett mean?
The name Rhett means “Advice or counsel.” It comes from the Welsh language tradition.
Derived from a Dutch surname meaning advice, or possibly from the Welsh 'Rhys.' Rhett Butler, the charismatic hero of Gone with the Wind, firmly established this name in American popular culture.
where does the name Rhett come from?
An anglicization of the Dutch surname de Raedt, meaning advice — originally the name of a South Carolina family per Wiktionary, rather than a form of the Welsh Rhys sometimes suggested for it.
the history of Rhett
Wikipedia credits the character Rhett Butler, in Margaret Mitchell's 1936 novel Gone with the Wind and its 1939 film adaptation, with popularizing the name for wider use.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #188 |
| 2024 | #174 |
| 2023 | #165 |
| 2022 | #151 |
| 2021 | #149 |
| 2020 | #159 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Rhett?
- Rhett Butler (fictional)
- Rhett McLaughlin
what names are similar to Rhett?
what names go well with Rhett?
Sibling names that share Rhett's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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