Reeve vs Zebedee

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

Reeve Rank #3,416
Zebedee Rank #3,226

Zebedee is more popular, ranked #3226 vs #3416 for Reeve.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Reeve ___

  • Reeve Thomas
  • Reeve James
  • Reeve William
  • Reeve Henry
  • Reeve Allen
  • Reeve Arthur

Zebedee ___

  • Zebedee James
  • Zebedee John
  • Zebedee Luke
  • Zebedee Eli
  • Zebedee Thomas
  • Zebedee Noah

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Reeve

Wren Sloane Piper Archer Beckett

If you choose Zebedee

Bartholomew Thaddeus Matthias Salome Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Reeve or Zebedee more popular?

Zebedee is more popular, ranked #3226 compared to Reeve at #3416 in the United States.

What do Reeve and Zebedee mean?

Reeve means "from Old English gerefa (administrator)" (Old English origin). Zebedee means "gift of God, Yahweh has bestowed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Reeve and Zebedee boy or girl names?

Reeve is primarily a boy name. Zebedee is primarily a boy name.

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