Reese

Reese is a Welsh girl's name. A Welsh name meaning "enthusiasm". Its crisp sound has a modern, friendly quality that works beautifully for any gender.

How popular is Reese in the United States?

In 2024, 1,589 girls in the United States were named Reese, making it the 190th most popular girl's name that year.

Its position has held steady, at 165th a decade earlier.

Its busiest year on record was 2007, with 2,950 births.

Records for Reese go back to 1880, and 62,268 babies have been given the name since.

What Reese means and where it comes from

A Welsh name meaning "enthusiasm". Its crisp sound has a modern, friendly quality that works beautifully for any gender.

Reese is of Welsh origin, described as modern in style.

Is Reese a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Reese went to 1,589 girls and 455 boys — 78% girls.

That makes it genuinely unisex, leaning female.

Sibling name ideas for Reese

Names of the same origin for a brother, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Reese mean?

A Welsh name meaning "enthusiasm". Its crisp sound has a modern, friendly quality that works beautifully for any gender.

Where does the name Reese come from?

Reese is of Welsh origin, and is usually described as modern in style.

How popular is Reese in the United States?

In 2024, 1,589 girls in the United States were named Reese, making it the 190th most popular girl's name that year.

Is Reese a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Reese went to 1,589 girls and 455 boys — 78% girls. That makes it genuinely unisex, leaning female.

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