Reeve vs Freeman

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 #3,600 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Old English

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Reeve Rank #3,416

Freeman Rank #3,600

Reeve is more popular, ranked #3416 vs #3600 for Freeman.

Is Reeve or Freeman more popular?

Reeve is more popular, ranked #3416 compared to Freeman at #3600 in the United States.

What do Reeve and Freeman mean?

Reeve means "from Old English gerefa (administrator)" (Old English origin). Freeman means "free man" (Old English origin).

Are Reeve and Freeman boy or girl names?

Reeve is primarily a boy name. Freeman is primarily a boy name.