Reece vs. Rhys

llivelaughlove · July 2011

We've decided on the name Reece/Rhys for our son! I prefer the original spelling of Rhys, but our last name is very difficult to spell and pronounce (It's Slavic- think lots of consonants) and so my husband would prefer Reece since it's easily recognized.

Thoughts/Opinions? Are both acceptable?

ChristieRose16 · July 2011

Like Rhys do not like Reece. The c is bad.

PhilsWife07 · July 2011

Rhys always looks weird to me.

SouthernGirl047 · July 2011

I like Reece. I think people would constantly spell the name wrong if you went with Rhys.

SpruceGrouse · July 2011

Rhys is a better spelling for a boy. If I see Reece I tend to think girl. I really like the name Rhys for a boy, good choice.

BethPSU · July 2011

Rhys. I think this spelling is starting to become semi common in the U.S. He will probably have to spell it for people, but it is easy enough and should catch on quickly.

miababy · July 2011

Right now, Rhys is our top boys name. I think Reece looks like a girls name.

lageorgiapaperie · July 2011

Rhys is the correct spelling of the name, so go with this one.

Reece just makes me think of peanut butter and chocolate!

wwnbw · July 2011

This may be dumb but how do you day Rhys?

I like Reese but I was going to make it my daughtes MN.

nmh2001 · July 2011

Definitely Rhys. It's a pretty common name in the UK I think. I think of a girl when I see Reece.

PrincessFiona9 · July 2011

I definitely prefer Rhys

wwnbw · July 2011

mj.reilly:
wwnbw:

This may be dumb but how do you day Rhys?

I like Reese but I was going to make it my daughtes MN.

The same as Reese. It is the traditional spelling of the Welsh boy name. Very popular in Wales.

Oh my....I can't believe I had to ask that Embarrassed Thank you.

BFab11 · July 2011

Rhys for a boy, Reese for a girl, Reece is for nobody.

Ritzy19 · July 2011

PhilsWife07:
Rhys always looks weird to me.

Agreed. I think that would be mispronounced and confusing to most people.

Geneboat · July 2011

For a boy Rhys! Reece/Reese is all girl to me.

SassyRedhead · July 2011

My daughter is Reese and her name gets misspelled a lot and they put Reece.

So with that in mind I vote for Rhys - the Welsh spelling for a boy.

kim1989 · July 2011

I hate it spelt Rhys

MandyWes · July 2011

I like the name. While Rhys may be the "traditional" spelling, I don't like it. He will probably be called Rice since it's not a super popular spelling in the US. That being said, I don't like Reece either. Guess I'm not much help.

MandyWes · July 2011

mj.reilly:

MandyWes:
I like the name. While Rhys may be the "traditional" spelling, I don't like it. He will probably be called Rice since it's not a super popular spelling in the US. That being said, I don't like Reece either. Guess I'm not much help.

Rhys is actually more popular that Reese and just about 30 spots below Reece. Reese is the least popular spelling for a boy.

Both Reese and Reece are loosing popularity for boys, while Rhys is gaining popularity fairly quickly.

That's good to know. I do really like the name so I guess out of the 3 spellings, I'd pick Rhys. I have to admit, they 1st time I saw it (a friend of mine named her son that), I thought, she named him Rice? lol

LyndseylovesHugh · July 2011

BFab11:
Rhys for a boy, Reese for a girl, Reece is for nobody.

This! Rhys=boy, Reese=girl, Reece=candy

ant8355 · July 2011

MandyWes:
I like the name. While Rhys may be the "traditional" spelling, I don't like it. He will probably be called Rice since it's not a super popular spelling in the US. That being said, I don't like Reece either. Guess I'm not much help.

Yes. tradition isn't always the best IMO. I like the name, what about Reese. A guy I went to high school with was named Reese. The 's' doesn't seem as girly as the 'c' to me for some reason.

queenbone · July 2011

BethPSU:
Rhys. I think this spelling is starting to become semi common in the U.S. He will probably have to spell it for people, but it is easy enough and should catch on quickly.

This. It seems to be popping up more and more, and frankly it is only 4 letters so it isn't that hard to figure out.