Arabella vs Reese

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arabella

Girl #206 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"yielding to prayer, easily entreated"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#206
Total SSA Count
1,476
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ara, Bella, Belle

Playground Safety Score

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Reese

Girl #190 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ardor, enthusiasm, fire"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#190
Total SSA Count
1,589
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ree, Rey, Reie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arabella Rank #206
Reese Rank #190

Reese is more popular, ranked #190 vs #206 for Arabella.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arabella ___

  • Arabella Rose
  • Arabella Jane
  • Arabella Claire
  • Arabella Grace
  • Arabella Mae
  • Arabella Faith

Reese ___

  • Reese Ann
  • Reese Marie
  • Reese Lynn
  • Reese Grace
  • Reese Elaine
  • Reese Joelle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arabella

Cecily Isadora Beatrice Sebastian Felix

If you choose Reese

Blake Quinn Sage Brooke Cole

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arabella or Reese more popular?

Reese is more popular, ranked #190 compared to Arabella at #206 in the United States.

What do Arabella and Reese mean?

Arabella means "yielding to prayer, easily entreated" (Latin origin). Reese means "ardor, enthusiasm, fire" (Welsh origin).

Are Arabella and Reese boy or girl names?

Arabella is primarily a girl name. Reese is primarily a girl name.

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