Ferry vs Reeve

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferry

Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

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Boy #3,416 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Old English gerefa (administrator)"

Origin: Old English

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Ferry Rank #32,658

Reeve Rank #3,416

Reeve is more popular, ranked #3416 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Is Ferry or Reeve more popular?

Reeve is more popular, ranked #3416 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Ferry and Reeve mean?

Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin). Reeve means "from Old English gerefa (administrator)" (Old English origin).

Are Ferry and Reeve boy or girl names?

Ferry is primarily a boy name. Reeve is primarily a boy name.