Reeve vs Layden

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 #3,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow valley, low ground"

Origin: Old English

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Reeve Rank #3,416

Layden Rank #3,272

Layden is more popular, ranked #3272 vs #3416 for Reeve.

Is Reeve or Layden more popular?

Layden is more popular, ranked #3272 compared to Reeve at #3416 in the United States.

What do Reeve and Layden mean?

Reeve means "from Old English gerefa (administrator)" (Old English origin). Layden means "meadow valley, low ground" (Old English origin).

Are Reeve and Layden boy or girl names?

Reeve is primarily a boy name. Layden is primarily a boy name.