Rez

♂ Boy

Pronounced REZ /ˈrɛz/Medium

Meaning: A modern short name, variously a short form of Reza ('contentment; pleasure', Persian/Arabic) or a fresh coinage; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a short form/coinage: Rez. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'REZ'). Routes uncertain.

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Origin LowAmerican, Persian

MeaningA modern short name, variously a short form of Reza ('contentment; pleasure', Persian/Arabic) or a fresh coinage; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#9650 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 20

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

Rez is a modern short name — variously a short form of Reza ('contentment; pleasure', Persian/Arabic) or a fresh coinage (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (said 'REZ').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a short/stage name. Rare, a-short-name, and crisp.

Did you know? Rez is a modern short name, variously a short form of Reza ('contentment; pleasure') or a fresh coinage — crisp and modern (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'REZ').

Overall data confidence 20%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

RezzReza

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rez mean?

Rez is variously a short form of Reza ('contentment; pleasure') or a fresh coinage; we flag it honestly.

How do you pronounce Rez?

It's said REZ /ˈrɛz/ — one syllable.

Is Rez a boy or girl name?

Rez is a boy's name.

How popular is Rez?

Rez is a very rare name in the U.S.