The baby name Rease is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /riːs/ (REES).
Rease is Welsh in Origin.
The baby name Rease is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /riːs/ (REES).
Rease is Welsh in Origin.
Rease is a modern, rarely used spelling of Reese/Reece, the Anglicized form of Welsh Rhys. Pronounced REESS, it derives from Old Welsh Ris/Rhys meaning “ardor, enthusiasm” or “fiery zeal.” As Rhys, the name appears in medieval Wales, borne by princes and leaders such as Rhys ap Gruffydd (“The Lord Rhys”) in the 12th century, and later adopted as a hereditary surname.
Through English contact, Rhys evolved into Rees, Reece, and Reese; American usage broadened it to a truly unisex given name, especially after actress Reese Witherspoon’s rise in the late 1990s. Rease surfaces in records from the late 20th century as a creative respelling, retaining the same sound and meaning while offering distinctive flair. Variants include Rhys, Rees, Reece, and Reese; related surnames appear as Rees(e). The name carries connotations of spirited energy and warm intensity.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| United States | Boys | 2014 | #886 | 6 | 7,361 |
| United States | Girls | 2017 | #914 | 5 | 9,202 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Rease is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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