Rhys
Welsh · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Rhys
Rhys is a Welsh name derived from the Old Welsh element "res," meaning "enthusiasm" or "ardor," though it has also been associated with "rex" (Latin for king).
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Etymology
Rhys is a Welsh name derived from the Old Welsh element "res," meaning "enthusiasm" or "ardor," though it has also been associated with "rex" (Latin for king). The name has been borne by Welsh princes and nobility throughout medieval Wales, and remains predominantly used in Welsh culture and the modern Welsh diaspora.
Rhys currently ranks #412 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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