Reeve

Reeve Meaning & Origin

About Reeve
The name "Reeve" is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It can be derived from the Old English word "gerefa," meaning "steward" or "bailiff," indicating someone who held a position of authority or responsibility in a medieval village or estate. Alternatively, it can also be a variant of the surname "Reeves," which originated from the Middle English word "reeve," referring to a local official or overseer. Overall, the name "Reeve" signifies a person with administrative or managerial qualities, often associated with leadership and organization.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Reeve are male.

Reeve Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -12.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RF
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IY1 V
🌐 IPA
/riv/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Reeve in Braille

Here's how to represent Reeve in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Reeve in braille

How to Spell the Name Reeve in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Reeve using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Reeve in sign language

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