Dewey vs Reeve

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dewey

Boy #3,607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved"

Origin: Hebrew via Welsh

Welsh English American

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Boy #3,416 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Old English gerefa (administrator)"

Origin: Old English

English American Canadian

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Dewey Rank #3,607

Reeve Rank #3,416

Reeve is more popular, ranked #3416 vs #3607 for Dewey.

Is Dewey or Reeve more popular?

Reeve is more popular, ranked #3416 compared to Dewey at #3607 in the United States.

What do Dewey and Reeve mean?

Dewey means "beloved" (Hebrew via Welsh origin). Reeve means "from Old English gerefa (administrator)" (Old English origin).

Are Dewey and Reeve boy or girl names?

Dewey is primarily a boy name. Reeve is primarily a boy name.