Reese

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“ardor, enthusiasm” — Welsh

#1902024 rank
2012peak year
43,139babies named Reese since 1880
▼ 12%5-year trend

Reese popularity over 145 years

⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024

peak 201218801920196020002024

What does Reese mean?

Anglicized spelling of the Welsh name Rhys, traditionally meaning 'ardor'. A surname name used for both sexes, more often for girls since Reese Witherspoon's rise.

OriginWelsh
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Stylemodern, modern

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