Question: is rhys an american name?
Answer: Rhys or Rhŷs is a popular Welsh given name (usually male), which is famous in Welsh history and also used as a surname. It originates from Deheubarth, an old region of South West Wales, with famous Kings such as Rhys ap Tewdwr. ... Anglicised forms of the name include Reece, Rees, and Reese.