Reeves vs Reese

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reeves

Boy #2,185 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the reeve, estate manager"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #621 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Reeves Rank #2,185

Reese Rank #621

Reese is more popular, ranked #621 vs #2185 for Reeves.

Is Reeves or Reese more popular?

Reese is more popular, ranked #621 compared to Reeves at #2185 in the United States.

What do Reeves and Reese mean?

Reeves means "son of the reeve, estate manager" (Old English origin). Reese means "ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness" (Welsh origin).

Are Reeves and Reese boy or girl names?

Reeves is primarily a boy name. Reese is primarily a boy name.