Reece means ardour or passion — the anglicised form of the Welsh Rhys. Rhys ap Gruffydd was the most powerful Welsh prince. The CE-ending follows English patterns. Same Welsh-passion, CE-calligraphy. One syllable of Welsh-most-powerful-prince through CE-English ardour.
Reece is the CE-anglicisation of Welsh Rhys meaning ardour. Rhys ap Gruffydd was Wales's most powerful prince.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Welsh; Rhys ap Gruffydd (1132–1197).
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Today
Reece remains a beloved choice, ranking #552 in the US. 26,036 babies have been named Reece since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Reece?
2001peak year
Reece reached its widest reach during the early 2000s. In 2001, 798 babies received the name (ranked #344). In the present decade it sits around #552, with about 678 babies given the name annually. Reece's usage has held roughly steady recently. The all-time total comes to roughly 26,036 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Reece's Life Path 5 is the adventurer's number — passionate adventure. People named Reece tend to be sharp, intense, and gifted at CE-ending Welsh-prince ardour.
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