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Rhys

“Ardor, fiery warrior” — Old Welsh origin

Boy's name · #410 in the US (2025) · 2020s

Rhys has appeared in US records since 1929 — best rank #352 (2024) · 14,334 babies named Rhys all-time · 1 in 2,200 boys born in 2025.

Around the world: about 1 in 880 boys in Ireland (2025) · about 1 in 920 boys in N. Ireland (2025) · about 1 in 1,100 boys in New Zealand (2025).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 42 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Rhyses

• Rhys Ifans — Welsh actor
• Rhys McClenaghan — Irish artistic gymnast (1999-)
• Rhys ap Gruffydd — ruler of the kingdom of Deheubarth
• Rhys Wakefield — Australian actor
• Rhys Williams — English association football player

In stories & tradition

• Rhys Williams — Torchwood
• Rhys Ashworth — Hollyoaks
• Rhys Lawson — Neighbours

What Rhyses become

Among 331 notable people named Rhys:

Athletes appear 2.28× more often than among typical names — e.g. Rhys McClenaghan, Irish artistic gymnast (1999-).

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