Reece
Meaning of Reece
Reece, a contemporary cousin of the venerable Welsh Rhys, carries the spirited meaning of “enthusiasm” or “fiery ardor.” Unfettered by gender lines, this sleek five-letter choice has charmed parents on both sides of the Atlantic, hovering comfortably within the U.S. Top 500 for most of the past two decades—neither too rare nor over-familiar, much like that perfectly balanced cup of masala chai. Its crisp single-syllable sound, pronounced simply “rees,” lends itself to smooth introductions in boardrooms and playgrounds alike. In pop culture, Reece pops up in sport, music, and even British comedy, reinforcing an image of easy confidence. Yet the name’s Celtic roots whisper of misty Welsh valleys, giving it an old-soul depth beneath the modern veneer. All told, Reece offers parents a name that is short, spirited, and universally wearable—an inviting little spark destined to travel well from cradle to career.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as rees (riːs)
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Notable People Named Reece
| Reece Glen Brown is an English central midfielder for EFL League Two club Crawley Town. |
| Reece James is an English professional footballer who captains Chelsea as a right-back and plays for the England national team. |
| Reece Mastin is an Australian singer who won The X Factor in 2011 and achieved chart-topping success with hits like "Good Night" and "Shout It Out." |
| Reece Walsh is an Australian rugby league fullback who plays for the Brisbane Broncos and Queensland. |
| Reece Joel Oxford is an English footballer who made history as West Ham United's youngest player at just 16 years old. |
| Reece Thompson is an English former semi-professional striker who played for York City in the Football League. |
| Reece Brown is an English former defender who began his career at Manchester United but never made the first team, playing for several clubs afterward, and his brother Wes also played for United. |
| Reece Burke is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Charlton Athletic, primarily as a centre-back but also as a left-back. |
| Australian rugby league hooker Reece Robson plays for the Sydney Roosters in the NRL. |
| Reece Gold is an American racing driver currently competing in the 2025 European Le Mans Series for Inter Europol Competition, following his previous stint in Indy NXT. |
| Reece Lyne plays centre for Doncaster RLFC in the Championship and represents England internationally. |
| Reece Whitley is an American breaststroke swimmer who won a silver medal at the 2015 World Juniors and was named 2019 Pac-12 Freshman of the Year. |
| Reece Kenneth Willcox is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers who last played for HC Pustertal Wölfe. |
| Welsh footballer Reece Deakin is a professional forward. |
