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Rhys
BoyMeaning of Rhys: Welsh: 'enthusiasm'
Rhys is a boy's name most strongly associated with Welsh naming. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, and it is one of today's most-chosen names — 400th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 355th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#400
816 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#355
124 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
15,221
First recorded 1929 · peak 2024
Trend
rising
Style: popular
Popularity over time
Gender split
94% boys · 6% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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