Reeve vs Ripken

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 #3,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the rippling water"

Origin: Low German toponym

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Reeve Rank #3,416

Ripken Rank #3,517

Reeve is more popular, ranked #3416 vs #3517 for Ripken.

Is Reeve or Ripken more popular?

Reeve is more popular, ranked #3416 compared to Ripken at #3517 in the United States.

What do Reeve and Ripken mean?

Reeve means "from Old English gerefa (administrator)" (Old English origin). Ripken means "from the rippling water" (Low German toponym origin).

Are Reeve and Ripken boy or girl names?

Reeve is primarily a boy name. Ripken is primarily a boy name.