Rhys
Rhys comes from the Welsh "Rhys," meaning "ardor" or "enthusiasm." The name was used by Welsh princes — Rhys ap Gruffydd (c.1132-1197), the Lord of Deheubarth, was one of the most powerful Welsh rulers of the medieval period. Rhys is the original Welsh form of the Anglicized "Reese." Rhys entered the US top 1000 in 2002 and continues to climb. Rhys (the actor Rhys Ifans, born 1967) gave the name a contemporary charge. Rhys is a male name of Welsh origin that means "Ardor, enthusiasm". Brisk, Welsh, and a little passionate. The name sounds direct. Rhyses tend to be confident. US top 500 since 2010s. Rising. Well-known people named Rhys include Rhys ap Gruffydd (Welsh prince), Rhys (Welsh name), Rhys (fictional, various). Common variations and related forms of Rhys include Reese (Anglicized), Rees (variant), Reece (variant).