ThinkabaraRhys: meaning and origin
Rhys
“Enthusiasm, ardor”
About the name Rhys
Rhys is a boy’s name from the Welsh tradition. Its meaning is “enthusiasm, ardor”. Names from Welsh, with roots in Celtic legend — like Rhys, Megan, Gwen and Dylan.
It’s a classic: a name that has been used for generations and still feels fresh.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Welsh names
- Arthur 👦Bear; the legendary King Arthur · Welsh
- Dylan 👦Son of the sea · Welsh
- Ellis 🧒Kind, benevolent · Welsh
- Evan 👦God is gracious; a Welsh form of John · Welsh
- Gareth 👦Gentle; a knight of King Arthur · Welsh
- Morgan 🧒Sea-born, sea circle · Welsh
- Owen 👦Well-born, noble · Welsh
- Reese 🧒Enthusiasm; an English spelling of Rhys · Welsh
- Rhett 👦Enthusiasm; also from a Dutch surname · Welsh
- Tristan 👦Tumult, noise; a hero of Arthurian legend · Welsh
Sibling name ideas (Welsh, girls)
- Bronwyn 👧White breast; fair one · Welsh
- Gwen 👧White, fair, blessed · Welsh
- Megan 👧Pearl; a Welsh form of Margaret · Welsh
- Rhiannon 👧Great queen; a figure in Welsh legend · Welsh
- Seren 👧Star · Welsh
More boy names starting with R
- Rafael 👦God heals · Hebrew
- Ravi 👦Sun · Sanskrit / Indian
- Reid 👦Red-haired · English
- Ren 👦Lotus, or love (depending on the characters) · Japanese
- Reuben 👦Behold, a son · Hebrew
- Rhett 👦Enthusiasm; also from a Dutch surname · Welsh
- Robert 👦Bright fame · German
- Rohan 👦Ascending · Sanskrit / Indian
- Roman 👦Citizen of Rome · Latin
- Ronan 👦Little seal · Irish
Questions and answers
What does the name Rhys mean?
Rhys is a name of Welsh origin. It means: enthusiasm, ardor.
Is Rhys a boy or girl name?
Rhys is usually given to boys.
How many syllables does Rhys have?
Rhys has 4 letters and about 1 syllable.