Reese

Meaning of Reese

Reese means "ardor" or "fiery." It's a name that suggests enthusiasm and passion.

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

Popularity of Reese

Reese has held fairly steady, sitting around #192 in 2025 after peaking at #128 in 2012.

Reese as a boy's name

Reese is also used as a boy's name, currently ranked #603 in the US. Reese means "ardor" or "fiery."

Notable people named Reese

• Reese Witherspoon
  Actress and producer
• Reese Hoffa
  American shot putter
• Reese Ellestad
  YouTube personality
• Reese Oliveira
  Model and influencer
• Reese McBeth
  Social media personality

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Questions about the name Reese

What does the name Reese mean?

Reese means reese means "ardor" or "fiery." it's a name that suggests enthusiasm and passion, and it comes from Welsh origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Reese?

In 2025, Reese ranked #192 for girls, down from #190 the year before and #603 for boys, up from #620 the year before.

When was Reese most popular?

Reese peaked at #128 in 2012.