Faven vs Reeve

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Faven

Girl #12,620 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, radiance"

Origin: Tigrinya

Cultural Roots

Ethiopian Eritrean Tigrinya

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12,620
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fav

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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

Faven Rank #12,620
Reeve Rank #3,416

Reeve is more popular, ranked #3416 vs #12620 for Faven.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Faven ___

  • Faven Marie
  • Faven Grace
  • Faven Hope
  • Faven Joy
  • Faven Rose
  • Faven Faith

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 Faven

Selam Meron Hana Tigist Yonas

If you choose Reeve

Wren Sloane Piper Archer Beckett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faven or Reeve more popular?

Reeve is more popular, ranked #3416 compared to Faven at #12620 in the United States.

What do Faven and Reeve mean?

Faven means "light, radiance" (Tigrinya origin). Reeve means "from Old English gerefa (administrator)" (Old English origin).

Are Faven and Reeve boy or girl names?

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

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