Major vs Reece

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Major

Boy #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#581
Total SSA Count
490
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Maj, May, Maie

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Reece

Boy #455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"enthusiasm, ardent"

Origin: Old Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#455
Total SSA Count
686
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ree, Rey, Reie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Major Rank #581
Reece Rank #455

Reece is more popular, ranked #455 vs #581 for Major.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Major ___

  • Major James
  • Major Lee
  • Major Cole
  • Major Reed
  • Major West
  • Major Blake

Reece ___

  • Reece James
  • Reece William
  • Reece Alexander
  • Reece Thomas
  • Reece Owen
  • Reece Morgan

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Major

Knox Legend True Blaze Crew

If you choose Reece

Owen Evan Finn Dylan Gwen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Major or Reece more popular?

Reece is more popular, ranked #455 compared to Major at #581 in the United States.

What do Major and Reece mean?

Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin). Reece means "enthusiasm, ardent" (Old Welsh origin).

Are Major and Reece boy or girl names?

Major is primarily a boy name. Reece is primarily a boy name.

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