Reeve vs Wave

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 #3,245 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ocean wave, moving water"

Origin: English

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Reeve Rank #3,416

Wave Rank #3,245

Wave is more popular, ranked #3245 vs #3416 for Reeve.

Is Reeve or Wave more popular?

Wave is more popular, ranked #3245 compared to Reeve at #3416 in the United States.

What do Reeve and Wave mean?

Reeve means "from Old English gerefa (administrator)" (Old English origin). Wave means "ocean wave, moving water" (English origin).

Are Reeve and Wave boy or girl names?

Reeve is primarily a boy name. Wave is primarily a boy name.