Robinson vs Reeve

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robinson

Boy #3,539 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Robin, son of Robert"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,539
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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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

Popularity Comparison

Robinson Rank #3,539
Reeve Rank #3,416

Reeve is more popular, ranked #3416 vs #3539 for Robinson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Robinson or Reeve more popular?

Reeve is more popular, ranked #3416 compared to Robinson at #3539 in the United States.

What do Robinson and Reeve mean?

Robinson means "son of Robin, son of Robert" (English origin). Reeve means "from Old English gerefa (administrator)" (Old English origin).

Are Robinson and Reeve boy or girl names?

Robinson is primarily a boy name. Reeve is primarily a boy name.

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