Rhys

Rank 426th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Rhys was 426th most popular baby name for boys and 812th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 787 babies were named Rhys in the United States. The gender distribution for "Rhys" is 92.1% male and 7.9% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 4,274 babies in the United States were named Rhys. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.7% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Rhys is around 11 to 13 years old.

The name "Rhys" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Rhys is .

Rhys Meaning & Origin

Rhys is a Welsh name that means "enthusiasm" or "ardor", often associated with passion, dedication, and zeal.

The name Rhys is described as artistic, charming and witty.

Pronunciation

Rhys is pronounced r-hys in English. The name Rhys has 4 letters and 1 or 2 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Rhys

The name Rhys is shared with a popular Welsh actor, Rhys Ifans, who is known for his roles in major films such as Notting Hill and The Amazing Spider-Man.

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Data Source

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U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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