Reiss

Reiss Meaning & Origin

About Reiss
The name "Reiss" is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ris," meaning "giant" or "giant-like." It is a surname that was likely given to someone who was tall or had a large stature. The name "Reiss" can also be found in Jewish communities, where it may have originated as a variant of the Hebrew name "Reuven," meaning "behold, a son." Overall, the name "Reiss" carries connotations of strength, size, and possibly a sense of awe or admiration.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Reiss is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 63.41% and females 36.59%, based on recent birth statistics.

Reiss Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AY1 S
🌐 IPA
/raΙͺs/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Reiss in Braille

Here's how to represent Reiss in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Reiss in braille

How to Spell the Name Reiss in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Reiss using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Reiss in sign language

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