Rhys

Rhys Meaning & Origin

About Rhys
The name Rhys is of Welsh origin and means "enthusiasm" or "ardor." It is derived from the Welsh word "rheis," which signifies passion, zeal, or eagerness. Rhys is a name often associated with individuals who are energetic, passionate, and driven in their pursuits.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Rhys are male.

Rhys Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -2.11% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RS
🗽 NYSIIS
R
🔊 Soundex
R020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IY1 S
🌐 IPA
/ris/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rhys in Braille

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

The name Rhys in braille

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

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

The name Rhys in sign language

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