Rece
Meaningardent · Welsh form of Rhys
- US rank
- #8,243
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,092 in 2002
9 babies were named Rece in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,362 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1995–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Rece you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 188,679 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Rece, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Rece would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRece first shows up in US birth records in 1995, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 30 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2002, when it ranked #2,092. Today it's #8,243, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowRece was 3.3× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 57,803 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 188,679.
- TrendRece has climbed 2,362 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,243. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningRece is a Welsh form of Rhys, which means “ardent”.
About the name Rece
Rece is a boy name of Welsh origin meaning “ardent”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with R and ending in “-ece”. US birth records list Rece for boys from 1995 to 2025, in 30 of those 31 years. Its best year was 2002, when it ranked #2,092 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,243, with 9 babies.
Origin:Welsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.9 | 144,509 boys |
| 2000s | 15 | 65,746 boys |
| 2010s | 6.0 | 167,224 boys |
| 2020s | 4.0 | 251,046 boys |
Other spellings of Rece
More Welsh boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Dylan · great tide
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Evan · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Maddox · son of Madoc
Questions about the name Rece
What does the name Rece mean?
Rece means “ardent” in Welsh, as a form of Rhys.
What is the origin of the name Rece?
Rece has Welsh roots in our records. Other Welsh names include Owen, Dylan, Rowan.
Is Rece a boy or girl name?
Rece is a boy name.
How popular is the name Rece?
Rece ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 2002 (#2,092).