Reeve
Pronunciation: [ r-EEV ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Reeve first appeared in US Social Security records in 1999.
Over 233 babies have been named Reeve in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Reeve is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,597 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #12,597
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Reeve is also used as a boy name, ranked #3416.
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About the Name Reeve
Reeve is a girl name .
Is Reeve a boy or girl name? Reeve is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #12,597 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,416. Reeve is more commonly used as a boy name.
Reeve is currently ranked #12,597 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Reeve include Ree, Rey, Reie, and Reekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Reeve include Reeva . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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