Johnson vs Reeve

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Johnson Rank #3,553
Reeve Rank #3,416

Reeve is more popular, ranked #3416 vs #3553 for Johnson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Johnson ___

  • Johnson Lee
  • Johnson James
  • Johnson Wayne
  • Johnson Ray
  • Johnson Michael
  • Johnson 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 Johnson

Jackson Harrison Mason Madison Emerson

If you choose Reeve

Wren Sloane Piper Archer Beckett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Johnson or Reeve more popular?

Reeve is more popular, ranked #3416 compared to Johnson at #3553 in the United States.

What do Johnson and Reeve mean?

Johnson means "son of John" (English origin). Reeve means "from Old English gerefa (administrator)" (Old English origin).

Are Johnson and Reeve boy or girl names?

Johnson is primarily a boy name. Reeve is primarily a boy name.

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