Reeve vs Derik

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 #3,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic (Theodoric)

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Reeve Rank #3,416

Derik Rank #3,402

Derik is more popular, ranked #3402 vs #3416 for Reeve.

Is Reeve or Derik more popular?

Derik is more popular, ranked #3402 compared to Reeve at #3416 in the United States.

What do Reeve and Derik mean?

Reeve means "from Old English gerefa (administrator)" (Old English origin). Derik means "ruler of the people" (Germanic (Theodoric) origin).

Are Reeve and Derik boy or girl names?

Reeve is primarily a boy name. Derik is primarily a boy name.