At a Glance
- Meaning
- Same root as Rhys, traditionally glossed 'ardor' or 'enthusiasm' (disputed)
- Origin
- Welsh (surname, from Rhys)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- REESS
Reece is a Welsh (surname, from Rhys) boy's name meaning “same root as Rhys, traditionally glossed 'ardor' or 'enthusiasm' (disputed)”.
Meaning & Origin of Reece
Meaning: Same root as Rhys, traditionally glossed 'ardor' or 'enthusiasm' (disputed).
Origin: Welsh (surname, from Rhys).
A common claim: Reece means 'ardent' or 'fiery' (as a form of Rhys) Actually: The 'ardent/fiery' meaning traditionally given for Rhys (and so Reece) is a popular gloss, but the name's original root is genuinely disputed rather than settled fact.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Reece
REESSIPA /ˈriːs/
