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Rhys

male

Meaning

"Enthusiasm"

Traditional Welsh name meaning ardor or enthusiasm, long established in Wales and increasingly used internationally with retention of original spelling.

Popularity History of Rhys

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#354Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#354

Rhys was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-1

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Rhys Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Rhys

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Quick Facts

OriginWelsh
Syllables1
Length4 letters

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