Reiss
Boy name · 242 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Reiss: 242 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 22 births in 2000.
Reiss is a modern spelling variant of the Welsh name Rhys, derived from the Old Welsh *Ris*, meaning "enthusiasm" or "ardour." It has strong roots in Wales and has become popular across Scotland as a fresh, streamlined alternative to Rhys or Reese. Among famous bearers, English footballer Reiss Nelson, who came through Arsenal's academy, has brought the name into contemporary sporting headlines. The name also appears in the surname of the influential Reiss fashion chain, though that connection is commercial rather than biographical. No major place names derive from Reiss, but it shares its etymological heart with the Welsh county of Rhys—an indirect nod to its origins. As a given name, Reiss has steadily risen in Scotland since the 1990s, particularly valued for its crisp, one-syllable sound and its blend of traditional Welsh heritage with a distinctly modern feel.
Boy 26 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 200022 babies
- Latest (2024)
- #5355 babies
- Total births
- 242since 1992
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 32%vs prior 5y