Reise

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Pronounced REES /ˈriːs/Low

Meaning: Reise reads as a variant of Reece or Rhys, a Welsh name meaning 'ardor, fiery zeal, enthusiasm.' The same spelling also matches the German word 'Reise,' 'journey,' so its route as a given name is somewhat uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: Reise is a variant of Reece or Rhys, 'ardor,' though the spelling also matches German for 'journey.' Rare, it appears around 2000 (said REES).

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Origin LowWelsh

MeaningReise reads as a variant of Reece or Rhys, a Welsh name meaning 'ardor, fiery zeal, enthusiasm.' The same spelling also matches the German word 'Reise,' 'journey,' so its route as a given name is somewhat uncertain.

U.S. rank (2013)#11841 ↗ Rising

2013 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2000

Total births (all-time)≈ 122

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

Reise is best read as a spelling of Reece or Rhys, the Welsh name for 'ardor' or 'fiery enthusiasm.' Because the same letters spell the German word for 'journey,' we note the route as uncertain, while the Welsh source is the most likely.

It was never common, given to only about sixteen boys a year at its peak around 2000. A boy named Reise then is a young adult today.

Did you know? Reise's likely parent, the Welsh Rhys, was borne by medieval Welsh princes and survives in the common surname Rees and Price.

Overall data confidence 30%

References - Reise — Variant of Reece/Rhys; Welsh 'ardor'; route uncertain

Variations

ReeceReeseRhys

Nicknames

Ree

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Reise mean?

It is a variant of Reece or Rhys, a Welsh name for 'ardor' or 'enthusiasm'; the spelling also matches German for 'journey.'

How do you pronounce Reise?

It is said REES /ˈriːs/ - one syllables.

Is Reise a boy or girl name?

Reise is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Reise?

It has always been rare, given to only about sixteen boys a year at its peak in the two-thousands.