Adair vs Reeves

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reeves

Boy #2,185 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"son of the reeve, estate manager"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,185
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Reeve, Ree

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adair Rank #2,379
Reeves Rank #2,185

Reeves is more popular, ranked #2185 vs #2379 for Adair.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adair ___

  • Adair James
  • Adair William
  • Adair Ross
  • Adair Campbell
  • Adair Fraser
  • Adair Douglas

Reeves ___

  • Reeves James
  • Reeves Cole
  • Reeves Hunter
  • Reeves William
  • Reeves Lee
  • Reeves Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adair

Blair Fraser Rowan Skye Caledonia

If you choose Reeves

Keaton Brooks Sutton Hollis Greer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adair or Reeves more popular?

Reeves is more popular, ranked #2185 compared to Adair at #2379 in the United States.

What do Adair and Reeves mean?

Adair means "oak tree ford" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Reeves means "son of the reeve, estate manager" (Old English origin).

Are Adair and Reeves boy or girl names?

Adair is primarily a boy name. Reeves is primarily a boy name.

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