Jimmie vs Reeve

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jimmie

Boy #3,434 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew Yaakov via James

Cultural Roots

English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,434
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jim

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

Jimmie Rank #3,434
Reeve Rank #3,416

Reeve is more popular, ranked #3416 vs #3434 for Jimmie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jimmie ___

  • Jimmie Lee
  • Jimmie Ray
  • Jimmie Dale
  • Jimmie Wayne
  • Jimmie Earl
  • Jimmie Dean

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 Jimmie

Donnie Ronnie Bobbie Lonnie Tommie

If you choose Reeve

Wren Sloane Piper Archer Beckett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jimmie or Reeve more popular?

Reeve is more popular, ranked #3416 compared to Jimmie at #3434 in the United States.

What do Jimmie and Reeve mean?

Jimmie means "supplanter" (Hebrew Yaakov via James origin). Reeve means "from Old English gerefa (administrator)" (Old English origin).

Are Jimmie and Reeve boy or girl names?

Jimmie is primarily a boy name. Reeve is primarily a boy name.

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