Reeve vs Welles

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 #3,522 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the spring or well"

Origin: Old English

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Reeve Rank #3,416

Welles Rank #3,522

Reeve is more popular, ranked #3416 vs #3522 for Welles.

Is Reeve or Welles more popular?

Reeve is more popular, ranked #3416 compared to Welles at #3522 in the United States.

What do Reeve and Welles mean?

Reeve means "from Old English gerefa (administrator)" (Old English origin). Welles means "from the spring or well" (Old English origin).

Are Reeve and Welles boy or girl names?

Reeve is primarily a boy name. Welles is primarily a boy name.