Reece

Reece is a masculine first name that is considered an anglicized variant of the Welsh name Rhys. The meaning of the name is 'the enthusiasm' or, more freely interpreted, 'the fiery warrior', derived from the Old Welsh word ris, which means 'enthusiasm, fervor'. Particularly in Great Britain, Reece enjoys great popularity and is often chosen as a boy's name.

What does the name Reece mean?

The name Reece, a masculine first name, represents an anglicized form of the Welsh Rhys and means 'the enthusiasm' or, in a broader interpretation, 'the fiery warrior', based on the Old Welsh term ris for 'enthusiasm, fervor'. In Great Britain, Reece is a widely used and popular name. Notable personalities with this name include English football player Reece Oxford and Canadian actor Reece Thompson. Other variants of the name Rhys include Rees, Reese, and Rice.

Where does the name Reece come from?

The origin of the name Reece is Old Welsh, with the meaning 'the enthusiasm' or 'the fiery warrior'. The Old Welsh word ris stands for enthusiasm and fervor. The languages from which the name originates are English and Welsh.

How do you pronounce Reece?

The sound and pronunciation of Reece is monosyllabic and concise. The name is pronounced as 'Reece' [riːs], with a long, tense I sound dominating, giving the name a bright and direct note. The gentle ending '-ce' allows the sound to harmoniously fade away without producing harsh tones. Overall, Reece conveys a modern, minimalist impression – sleek, clear, and with an elegant, unobtrusive presence.

Popularity

In Germany, Reece is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th in the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2012, reaching 2,386th place. In the last ten years, Reece has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it at 5,091st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,587th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ece / Race / Reecie / Reeree / Retze

Similar first names

Famous people

• Reece Blayney (Australian rugby player)
• Reece Boughton (English rugby player)
• Reece Brown (English footballer)
• Reece Burke (footballer from Great Britain)
• Reece Buttery (actor from England)
• Reece Caira (Australian footballer)
• Reece Connolly (footballer from Great Britain)
• Reece Dinsdale (actor from England)
• Reece Donaldson (English football player)
• Reece Flanagan (football player from Great Britain)
• Reece Gray (English footballer)
• Reece Grego-Cox (Irish footballer)
• Reece Hall-Johnson (English footballer)
• Reece Hands (British football player)
• Reece James (footballer from Great Britain)
• Reece Jones (Botswana artist)
• Reece King (model)
• Reece Lyne (football player from Great Britain)
• Reece Mastin (English singer)
• Reece Morrison (American footballer)