The baby name Reese is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /riːs/ (REES).
Reese is Welsh in Origin.
The baby name Reese is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /riːs/ (REES).
Reese is Welsh in Origin.
Reese is the Anglicized form of the Welsh given name Rhys, traditionally pronounced REES and meaning ardor, enthusiasm, or passion. The name has deep roots in medieval Wales, borne by rulers such as Rhys ap Tewdwr (11th century) and Rhys ap Gruffydd, “The Lord Rhys” (12th century), which established it as a classic masculine choice. The related surnames Rees, Reese, Rice, and Price (from ap Rhys) share the same origin.
Adopted into English as both a surname and given name, Reese gained wider popularity across the UK, United States, and Australia. It is now widely unisex in North America, with a notable rise for girls influenced by actress Reese Witherspoon in the late 1990s–2000s. Common variants include Rhys (the traditional Welsh spelling), Reece (English variant), and Rees; all carry the spirited meaning tied to zeal and lively energy.
| Reese Witherspoon Reese Witherspoon is an American actress and producer best known for films like Legally Blonde, Walk the Line, and Wild. Born on March 22, 1976, she has won major honors including an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards. |
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reese | Troup | Julie London | television actor | ★★★★★ | Bobby Troup | television actor | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2018 | #1 | — | 744 |
| Ireland | Girls | 2021 | #1 | — | 897 |
| JM | 0 | #93 | 1 | 3,714 | |
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| PH | 0 | #108 | 3 | 5,607 | |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #113 | 2 | 5,459 |
| IQ | 0 | #133 | 1 | 3,533 | |
| MU | 0 | #137 | 1 | 3,613 | |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #176 | 1,589 | 8,487 |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #194 | 93 | 2,795 |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #225 | 1 | 3,308 |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #234 | 1 | 5,842 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #262 | 2 | 7,056 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #279 | 28 | 2,588 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #286 | 4 | 8,139 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #292 | 2 | 6,876 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #328 | 4 | 9,639 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #332 | 1 | 5,862 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #338 | 6 | 15,378 |
| HK | 0 | #350 | 8 | 8,483 | |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| MY | 0 | #351 | 4 | 12,352 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #356 | 4 | 8,829 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #359 | 32 | 13,098 |
| France | Boys | 2020 | #387 | 5 | 2,846 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #403 | 6 | 11,440 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| ZA | 0 | #471 | 4 | 14,421 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #475 | 13 | 10,188 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #503 | 455 | 7,044 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #553 | 5 | 12,905 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #557 | 5 | 19,177 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #560 | 2 | 10,655 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #569 | 18 | 18,916 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #572 | 2 | 11,342 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #593 | 5 | 20,968 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #602 | 14 | 16,104 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #644 | 2 | 11,648 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #696 | 2 | 13,071 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #698 | 3 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #737 | 3 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #742 | 2 | 18,093 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #825 | 2 | 15,093 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #926 | 10 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #960 | 35 | 24,821 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #998 | 4 | 16,906 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,028 | 6 | 16,355 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,101 | 11 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,111 | 31 | 25,928 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,144 | 35 | 25,619 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,232 | 3 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,253 | 2 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,686 | 6 | 28,008 |
Reese is popular in 42 countries — most recent births per country:
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