Rhys \rh-ys\ as a boy's name is pronounced rees. It is of Welsh origin, and the meaning of Rhys is "enthusiasm". Native Welsh form of Reece. Actor Roger Rhys.

For more information, see also related names Price, Rhett and Rice.

Baby names that sound like Rhys are Ries, Ras, Rees, Reyes, Ross and Russ. Other similar baby names are Keys, Chas, Roy, Hays, Mays, Ray, Raye, Reyd, Rey, Ruy, Rye and Shays.