Reeve vs Bauer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reeve

Boy #3,416 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Old English gerefa (administrator)"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #3,248 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"farmer, peasant landholder"

Origin: German

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Reeve Rank #3,416

Bauer Rank #3,248

Bauer is more popular, ranked #3248 vs #3416 for Reeve.

Is Reeve or Bauer more popular?

Bauer is more popular, ranked #3248 compared to Reeve at #3416 in the United States.

What do Reeve and Bauer mean?

Reeve means "from Old English gerefa (administrator)" (Old English origin). Bauer means "farmer, peasant landholder" (German origin).

Are Reeve and Bauer boy or girl names?

Reeve is primarily a boy name. Bauer is primarily a boy name.