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Reece is a masculine name used in Welsh and English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Anglicized form of Rhys." It ranked #460 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, anglicized form of Rhys. The entry lists its usage as Welsh, English.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Reece ranked #460 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #460 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Reece mean?
Behind the Name does not give Reece a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: anglicized form of Rhys.
Is Reece a popular name?
Reece ranked #460 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Reece a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Reece appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Reece — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
