Reece
Meaning: Enthusiasm, ardor, or fiery warrior
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #201
Total births: 1,317
History: Reece surged in the 2000s as the phonetic spelling popular in Australia. Reece represents the Australian approach to spelling — if it sounds like Reece, spell it Reece. Practical, no-nonsense, Australian.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2001) | #92 |
| Babies named Reece in 2001 | 93 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 1,317 |
| Peak year | 1992 (124 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #74 |
| Years in records | 1989–2001 (13 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 1 spot |
Frequently asked about Reece
What does the name Reece mean?
Reece means “Enthusiasm, ardor, or fiery warrior” from Welsh roots.
What is the origin of the name Reece?
Reece has Welsh origin. The traditional meaning is “Enthusiasm, ardor, or fiery warrior”.
How popular is Reece in Australia?
Reece ranked #92 in Australia in 2001 — given to 93 babies that year.
When was Reece most popular?
Reece peaked in 1992 with 124 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Reece a boy or girl name?
Reece is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Reeces in registered births are male.
How long has Reece been recorded in Australia?
Reece appears in birth records in Australia across 13 years — from 1989 through 2001.