Bauer vs Reeve

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bauer

Boy #3,248 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"farmer, peasant landholder"

Origin: German

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Swiss American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,248
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bay, Bau

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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
Nicknames
Ree, Rey, Reie

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Popularity Comparison

Bauer Rank #3,248
Reeve Rank #3,416

Bauer is more popular, ranked #3248 vs #3416 for Reeve.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bauer ___

  • Bauer James
  • Bauer Conrad
  • Bauer Hans
  • Bauer Wilhelm
  • Bauer Ludwig
  • Bauer Frederick

Reeve ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Reeve

Wren Sloane Piper Archer Beckett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bauer or Reeve more popular?

Bauer is more popular, ranked #3248 compared to Reeve at #3416 in the United States.

What do Bauer and Reeve mean?

Bauer means "farmer, peasant landholder" (German origin). Reeve means "from Old English gerefa (administrator)" (Old English origin).

Are Bauer and Reeve boy or girl names?

Bauer is primarily a boy name. Reeve is primarily a boy name.

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