Reece

Meaning of Reece

Reece means "ardor" or "fiery."

Reece has Welsh roots — browse every Welsh baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Reece

Reece has held fairly steady, sitting around #460 in 2025 after peaking at #344 in 2001.

Reece as a girl's name

Reece is also used as a girl's name. Reece means "ardor" or "fiery." It can also mean "enthusiasm."

Notable people named Reece

• Reece Witherspoon
  American Actress
• Reece James
  English professional footballer
• Reece Howden
  Canadian Ski Cross Racer
• Reece Mastin
  Australian singer-songwriter
• Reece Noi
  British actor

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Questions about the name Reece

What does the name Reece mean?

Reece means reece means "ardor" or "fiery.", and it comes from Welsh origins.

Is Reece a boy's or a girl's name?

Reece is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Reece?

In 2025, Reece ranked #460 for boys, down from #455 the year before.

When was Reece most popular?

Reece peaked at #344 in 2001.