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Reeve vs Sully

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

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Sully

Boy #3,579 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of the dark-eyed one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,579
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Reeve Rank #3,416
Sully Rank #3,579

Reeve is more popular, ranked #3416 vs #3579 for Sully.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Reeve or Sully more popular?

Reeve is more popular, ranked #3416 compared to Sully at #3579 in the United States.

What do Reeve and Sully mean?

Reeve means "from Old English gerefa (administrator)" (Old English origin). Sully means "descendant of the dark-eyed one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Reeve and Sully boy or girl names?

Reeve is primarily a boy name. Sully is primarily a boy name.

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