Rece

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Pronounced REES /ˈriːs/Medium

Meaning: A modern respelling of Reese/Rhys, the Welsh name meaning 'ardour; enthusiasm; fiery.' The trimmed spelling reads as a coinage; routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A trimmed spin on Reese/Rhys: Rece means 'ardour; fiery' by that route (said 'REES'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowWelsh, English

MeaningA modern respelling of Reese/Rhys, the Welsh name meaning 'ardour; enthusiasm; fiery.' The trimmed spelling reads as a coinage; routes uncertain.

U.S. rank (2025)#8768 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2002

Total births (all-time)≈ 522

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Rece is a modern respelling of Reese/Rhys ('ardour; enthusiasm; fiery'), Welsh at the root. The trimmed spelling reads as a coinage; routes uncertain, which we note - rare in the U.S. (said 'REES').

It appears only rarely, next to the common Reese. Rare, fiery at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Rece respells Reese/Rhys, the Welsh name meaning 'ardour; enthusiasm; fiery' - a trimmed, modern-feeling spelling whose exact route is uncertain, which we note (said 'REES').

Overall data confidence 38%

References - Rece — Reese/Rhys respelling; 'fiery'; uncertain

Variations

ReeseRhysReece

Nicknames

ReeCe

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rece mean?

Rece is a respelling of Reese/Rhys, Welsh for 'ardour; enthusiasm; fiery.' The route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Rece?

It's said REES /ˈriːs/ - one syllable.

Is Rece a boy or girl name?

Rece is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Rece?

Rece is a rare name in the U.S.