Rhys

Male

Meaning

Passion, Enthusiasm

Origin

Irish

Pronunciation

/rɪs/

Traits associated with the name Rhys:

Dogs named Rhys tend to be loving, good-natured, and loyal. This name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Rhys?

That you have a creative side and enjoy unique names. It could also suggest that you have an affinity for Welsh culture.

Is Rhys a good dog name?

Rhys is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Rhys isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

3,885
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
4,308
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Rhys is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Rhys was, in the past month, the 5538th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Rhys is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Rhys was viewed 38 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Rhys's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Rhys is most adored in Colorado, Missouri and Ohio.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Iowa, Virginia and California.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Rhys.

Rhys is found in these categories:

irish dog names
irish

Derived from Welsh, not directly linked to Irish culture or language.

Dog names like Rhys:

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Rhys dog name meaning

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