Reiss
Meaningardor, enthusiasm · Welsh form of Rhys
- US rank
- #6,803
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #4,762 in 1999
12 babies were named Reiss in the US in 2025. It has climbed 3,802 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1990–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 142,857 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Reiss, 12 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Reiss would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryReiss first shows up in US birth records in 1990, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 35 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1999, when it reached #4,762.
- TrendReiss has climbed 3,802 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,803. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningReiss is a Welsh form of Rhys, which means “ardor, enthusiasm”.
About the name Reiss
Reiss is a boy name of Welsh origin meaning “ardor, enthusiasm”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with R and ending in “-iss”. US birth records list Reiss for boys from 1990 to 2025, in 27 of those 36 years. Its best year was 1999, when it ranked #4,762 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,803, with 12 babies.
Origin:Welsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.2 | 456,621 boys |
| 2000s | 4.0 | 251,256 boys |
| 2010s | 2.8 | 361,011 boys |
| 2020s | 3.7 | 271,493 boys |
Other spellings of Reiss
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 Reiss
What does the name Reiss mean?
Reiss means “ardor, enthusiasm” in Welsh, as a form of Rhys.
What is the origin of the name Reiss?
Reiss has Welsh roots in our records. Other Welsh names include Owen, Dylan, Rowan.
Is Reiss a boy or girl name?
Reiss is a boy name.
How popular is the name Reiss?
Reiss ranked #6,803 for US boys in 2025, given to 12 babies. Its best year was 1999 (#4,762).