What origin is the name Rhett?

Rhett comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Rhett a popular name?

Rhett is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Rhett?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Rhett — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Rhett

Q: Is Rhett a rare name?

Yes. Rhett does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Rhett

Rhett

Boy

english

1 syllable

Rhett is an english boy's name meaning "A stream; form of rhys: ardent; fiery. rhett butler was hero of margaret mitchells gone with the wind".

The meaning of Rhett is "A stream; form of rhys: ardent; fiery. rhett butler was hero of margaret mitchells gone with the wind" — a boy name of english origin. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A stream; form of rhys: ardent; fiery. rhett butler was hero of margaret mitchells gone with the wind

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Rhett

Very rare in US records

What does Rhett mean?

Rhett is a boy name of english origin meaning "A stream; form of rhys: ardent; fiery. rhett butler was hero of margaret mitchells gone with the wind".