Reeve vs Ward

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 #3,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"guardian, watchman"

Origin: Old English

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Reeve Rank #3,416

Ward Rank #3,309

Ward is more popular, ranked #3309 vs #3416 for Reeve.

Is Reeve or Ward more popular?

Ward is more popular, ranked #3309 compared to Reeve at #3416 in the United States.

What do Reeve and Ward mean?

Reeve means "from Old English gerefa (administrator)" (Old English origin). Ward means "guardian, watchman" (Old English origin).

Are Reeve and Ward boy or girl names?

Reeve is primarily a boy name. Ward is primarily a boy name.