Rhett

♀ Girl

Pronounced RET /ˈrɛt/High

Meaning: From the Dutch surname de Raedt, 'advice; counsel' (a counsellor); made famous by Rhett Butler of Gone with the Wind; used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Advice; counsel: Rhett is a Dutch surname. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes.

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Origin LowDutch

MeaningFrom the Dutch surname de Raedt, 'advice; counsel' (a counsellor); made famous by Rhett Butler of Gone with the Wind; used for both sexes; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#6275 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 251

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

Rhett comes from the Dutch surname de Raedt, 'advice; counsel' (a counsellor); made famous by Rhett Butler of Gone with the Wind (routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'RET').

In the U.S. it appears mostly for boys; here for a girl. Rare for girls, advice-and-counsel at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Rhett comes from the Dutch surname de Raedt, 'advice; counsel' — made famous by Rhett Butler of Gone with the Wind — a crisp name, used for both sexes (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'RET').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Rhett — surname; unisex; routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rhett mean?

Rhett is a Dutch surname, 'advice; counsel' (from de Raedt); famous from Gone with the Wind; used for both sexes; here for a girl. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Rhett?

It's said RET /ˈrɛt/ — one syllable.

Is Rhett a boy or girl name?

Rhett is used for both sexes (more often boys'); this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Rhett?

Rhett is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.