Amelia vs Reeve

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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
Nicknames
Ree, Rey, Reie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Reeve Rank #3,416

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3416 for Reeve.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Reeve ___

  • Reeve Thomas
  • Reeve James
  • Reeve William
  • Reeve Henry
  • Reeve Allen
  • Reeve Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Reeve

Wren Sloane Piper Archer Beckett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Reeve more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Reeve at #3416 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Reeve mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Reeve means "from Old English gerefa (administrator)" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Reeve boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Reeve is primarily a boy name.

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