Ward vs Reeve

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ward

Boy #3,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"guardian, watchman"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #3,416 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Old English gerefa (administrator)"

Origin: Old English

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Ward Rank #3,309

Reeve Rank #3,416

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

Is Ward or Reeve more popular?

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

What do Ward and Reeve mean?

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

Are Ward and Reeve boy or girl names?

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