Rhys - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Rhys \

is pronounced rees. It is of Welsh origin, and its meaning is "enthusiasm". Native Welsh form of Reece. Actor Roger Rhys.

For more information, see also related names Price, Rhett and Rice.

Baby names that sound like Rhys are Ries, Ras, Rees, Reyes, Ross and Russ. Other similar baby names are Keys, Chas, Roy, Hays, Mays, Ray, Raye, Reyd, Rey, Ruy, Rye and Shays.

Rhys is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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