Reece name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Welsh
Usage: English and Welsh
Pronunciation: re(e)-ce
Meaning: Enthusiastic, Ardent, Fiery, Zealous and Ardor
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What does Reece mean?

Famed and Perennial unisex name Reece is used substantially in English and Welsh, Reece means "Enthusiastic, Ardent, Fiery, Zealous or Ardor" is of Welsh origin. Reece is variation of loved Rhys. Prevalently used in English and Welsh persistent and frequently used, Rhys, meaning of Rhys is "Ardor and Fiery" is rooted from Welsh.

How do I pronounce Reece?

Two syllabled Reece is most commonly pronounced as re(e)-ce.

Variants of Reece

Rhys, Rease, Rice, Rees, Reese, Ryce

How popular is the name Reece?

Reece was among the popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1880 around 21783 babies have been given the given name. At its zenith in 2001, it ranked 344th when 797 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

However after 156 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still dominating the charts. In addition to that, the name has been in the top 500 baby names 15 times Also, Reece was a popular name in England and Wales.

Over 23784 babies have been given the given name in 38 years. At the peak of its usage in 2000, it ranked 40th when 1811 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

However after 38 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. In addition to that, the name has been in the top 50 baby names 8 times

In New South Wales, Reece was once a common name since emerging in 1989 it has been given to over 1317 babies.

At its zenith in 1992,. After 13 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Reece is a familiar baby name in Ireland, it has been in use since 1991 and was able to reach the top 100 names.

In 2001, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 82 on boy names chart when 73 babies were given the name Reece. There are over 1141 babies that have been given the name Reece in Ireland.

Also, in Queensland, the name had been in use for 15 years beginning from 1987 and had secured the place in top 100 names. In 1991, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 54 on boy names chart when 98 babies were given the name Reece.

Over 1094 babies in Queensland have been named Reece.

Reece is a common name in England and Australia while somewhat familiar name in New Zealand, South Africa, Canada and Scotland. At least, 40000 people globally have carried Reece as their given name according to our evaluation.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
20234486861320171
20225285601649127
20215794801608129
20205864701541137
20195804801592133
20185994551485147
20175944581419160
20165794771343176
20155704921322179
20145415121145217
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Reece in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands382655
Sweden5655
Norway5655
Denmark7050

What numerology tells about Reece?

The adventurous spirit that you once had is missing because YOU are missing in your life. You always do it with a purpose, and that's to teach others what you've learned. You always find a creative way to express how you feel and turn your pain into some masterpiece. If letter E is your capstone, it reveals your dominant character. You are pretty, smart and charismatic, you still doubt yourself.

Go through the following names similar to Reece

  •  Minor - Preeminent and Ceaseless Minors origin is Latin and English, meaning of Minor is "Smallest One", a gender insensitive name is used dominantly in Swedish, Danish and English. In baby boy names list, well-liked Minor ranked 459 in year 1893 in United States
  •  Gannon - Well-Liked Gannon came from Gaelic and Old Irish, meaning of Gannon is "The God of Silence, Fair-Skinned Fair-Haired or Light Skinned" is a baby boy name is mainly used in Bengali, Kannada and Marathi
  •  Huey - The famous and venerable unisex name Huey is originated from Germanic and is used substantially in English language, Huey means "Bright Mind, Form of Hugh or Bright in Mind or Spirit"
  •  Rosetta - Noteworthy and Enduring Rosettas origin is Latin is used specifically in Swedish and Finnish aimed at both genders, meaning of Rosetta is "Rose Flower or Rose"
  •  Lynne - Prevalent unisex name Lynne is dominantly used in English and Norwegian has its roots in Old High German and Hebrew, meaning of Lynne is "Church, Waterfall or Pretty"

Middle names for Reece

These celebrated and charming middle names flows beautifully with the baby name Reece .

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Famous people named Reece

  • Reece Winstone, English photographer from Bristol
  • Reece Shearsmith, English actor, writer and comedian
  • Reece Gaines, American former professional basketball player and current assistant coach at Eastern Kentucky University
  • Reece Williams, Australian former professional rugby league footballer and referee
  • Reece Tollenaere, Australian footballer who plays as a striker
  • Reece Simmonds, Australian former professional rugby league footballer of the 2000s and 2010s
  • Reece Dinsdale, English actor/director of stage, film
  • Reece Thompson, Canadian actor and voice actor
  • Reece Young, New Zealand Test cricketer
  • Reece Caddell in Pilot as Actress
  • Reece Auguiste directed the movie Twilight City

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
  4. Queensland Government - Open Data Portal, https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/top-100-baby-names
  5. NSW Government, https://www.nsw.gov.au/family-and-relationships/births/popular-baby-names
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