Enthusiasm or ardor
Rees is a variant of the traditional Welsh name Rhys. It historically denotes a person of great passion, fire, or enthusiasm. While the 'Rhys' spelling is more common globally, 'Rees' has a long history as both a surname and a given name in Wales and English-speaking countries.
Less common today
Rees isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,586 in 2000.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Welsh guardsman and celebrated memoirist of the 19th century
Prominent Welsh historian and professor
