Reeve vs Ken

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 #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Reeve Rank #3,416

Ken Rank #3,299

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #3416 for Reeve.

Is Reeve or Ken more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Reeve at #3416 in the United States.

What do Reeve and Ken mean?

Reeve means "from Old English gerefa (administrator)" (Old English origin). Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Reeve and Ken boy or girl names?

Reeve is primarily a boy name. Ken is primarily a boy name.