James vs Reeve

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Reeve Rank #3,416

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3416 for Reeve.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

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 James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Reeve

Wren Sloane Piper Archer Beckett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Reeve more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Reeve at #3416 in the United States.

What do James and Reeve mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Reeve means "from Old English gerefa (administrator)" (Old English origin).

Are James and Reeve boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Reeve is primarily a boy name.

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