Reeve vs Mckay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reeve

Boy #3,416 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from Old English gerefa (administrator)"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,416
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Mckay

Boy #3,611 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Aodh (fire)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,611
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Reeve Rank #3,416
Mckay Rank #3,611

Reeve is more popular, ranked #3416 vs #3611 for Mckay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Reeve or Mckay more popular?

Reeve is more popular, ranked #3416 compared to Mckay at #3611 in the United States.

What do Reeve and Mckay mean?

Reeve means "from Old English gerefa (administrator)" (Old English origin). Mckay means "son of Aodh (fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Reeve and Mckay boy or girl names?

Reeve is primarily a boy name. Mckay is primarily a boy name.

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