Rhyse
Meaningardor, enthusiasm · English form of Rhys
- US rank
- #8,910
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #4,429 in 2009
8 babies were named Rhyse in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,695 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1996–2025
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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 212,766 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Rhyse, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Rhyse would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRhyse first shows up in US birth records in 1996, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 29 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2009, when it reached #4,429.
- TrendRhyse has climbed 1,695 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,910. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningRhyse is an English form of Rhys, which means “ardor, enthusiasm”.
About the name Rhyse
Rhyse is a boy name of Welsh origin meaning “ardor, enthusiasm”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with R and ending in “-yse”. US birth records list Rhyse for boys from 1996 to 2025, in 27 of those 30 years. Its best year was 2009, when it ranked #4,429 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,910, with 8 babies.
Origin:Welsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.6 | 645,161 boys |
| 2000s | 3.9 | 259,067 boys |
| 2010s | 5.1 | 195,695 boys |
| 2020s | 4.7 | 210,526 boys |
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 Rhyse
What does the name Rhyse mean?
Rhyse means “ardor, enthusiasm” in English, as a form of Rhys.
What is the origin of the name Rhyse?
Rhyse has Welsh roots in our records. Other Welsh names include Owen, Dylan, Rowan.
Is Rhyse a boy or girl name?
Rhyse is a boy name.
How popular is the name Rhyse?
Rhyse ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 2009 (#4,429).