Rhett
r-hett,
rhe-tt
US Popularity:276
Origin:Latin
Meaning:to speak; advisor
Rhett is a boy's name of Latin origin that means "to speak." The name also has links to the Dutch surname de Raedt, meaning "advisor," and is a variant of Rhys. Literary fans will almost certainly recognize the name as Scarlett O'Hara's love interest Rhett Butler in Gone with the Wind. Whether you want to celebrate your favorite fictional character or inspire baby to be eloquent and wise, Rhett is a charming choice that stands out.
Rhett Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Rhett is currently #808 on The Bump
Boy:Rhett is currently #208 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Rhett is currently #276 in U.S. births
Boy:Rhett is currently #99 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#276
in 2022
- 6
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 511
Behind the Name, Rhett, November 2019
House of Names, Rhett History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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