Twigs, brushwood, or a person from a wooded area.
Derived from the Middle High German word 'ris', meaning twigs or brushwood. It likely originated as a topographic name for someone living near a thicket or a brushy area, or as an occupational name for a woodcutter. In some cases, it may also be a variant of the Welsh name Rhys, meaning enthusiasm or passion.
About 12 boys were named Reiss in 2025.
Professional English footballer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
