Travel, journey, or giant
In German, the word 'Reise' translates directly to 'journey' or 'trip.' As a surname or variant of the name Reese, it may also derive from the Welsh name Rhys, meaning 'enthusiasm' or 'ardor,' or the Germanic 'Riese' meaning 'giant.'
Less common today
Reise isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,775 in 2000.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Canadian alpine skier
