Reaves
Pronunciation: [ r-EEVZ ]
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Reaves first appeared in US Social Security records in 2023.
Over 12 babies have been named Reaves in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Reaves is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #17,256 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,256
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Reaves
Reaves is a boy name .
Reaves is currently ranked #17,256 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Reaves include Rea, Reav, Reavy, Reavie, Rey, Reie, and Reakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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