Ree

At a Glance

Origin

Multiple unrelated surname origins (English/Scottish variant of Rea/Ray, Norwegian 'gravelly ridge', Korean variant of Ri/Yi); also historically used for the Arikara people

Gender

Used for both boys and girls

Pronunciation

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Ree doesn't come from one single background — it shows up as an English and Scottish variant of Rea or Ray, as a Norwegian surname meaning 'gravelly ridge,' and as a Korean variant of Ri or Yi, and it was also historically used for the Arikara people. So if you're considering Ree for your child, you're picking up a name with several separate threads behind it rather than one tidy origin story.

Meaning & Origin of Ree

Origin: Multiple unrelated surname origins (English/Scottish variant of Rea/Ray, Norwegian 'gravelly ridge', Korean variant of Ri/Yi); also historically used for the Arikara people.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Ree

Popularity of Ree

Ree has appeared in U.S. baby name records since 1908, the year it hit its highest point at #1653 with 8 babies given the name. By 2021, the most recent year on record, it had dropped all the way to #17135, with just 5 babies given the name.

Names Like Ree

These names have followed a similar path to Ree in U.S. popularity over the years.

• Tressie
• Venna
• Virgie
• March
• Maire
• Lavada

FAQ

How do you pronounce Ree?

Ree is pronounced REE (IPA: /riː/).

Is Ree a popular name right now?

Ree peaked at #1653 in 1908 and is ranked #17135 as of 2021. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1908–2021.)

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