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Reaves

♂ Boy

Pronounced REEVZ /ˈriːvz/High

Meaning: An English occupational surname from 'reeve,' a medieval bailiff or local official who oversaw an estate. As a first name it reads sharp and surname-style; it also carries a gaming-world association, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A sharp surname-name: Reaves comes from 'reeve,' a medieval steward (said 'REEVZ'). Crisp and one-beat.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningAn English occupational surname from 'reeve,' a medieval bailiff or local official who oversaw an estate. As a first name it reads sharp and surname-style; it also carries a gaming-world association, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#11985 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1924
Total births (all-time)≈ 24

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419242024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Reaves is an English occupational surname from 'reeve' (a bailiff or steward). As a given name it reads sharp and modern, with a gaming-world association we note - rare in the U.S. (said 'REEVZ').

It appears only rarely as a first name. Rare, surname-style, and crisp.

Did you know? Reaves is an occupational surname from 'reeve,' the medieval official who managed an estate; it also has a gaming-world ring today, which we note - a crisp, one-beat name (said 'REEVZ').
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Reaves — English surname from 'reeve'; gaming association

Variations

ReevesReaveReeve

Nicknames

ReaveRee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Reaves mean?

Reaves is an English occupational surname from 'reeve,' a medieval bailiff or steward.

How do you pronounce Reaves?

It's said REEVZ /ˈriːvz/ - one syllable.

Is Reaves a boy or girl name?

Reaves is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Reaves?

Reaves is a rare name in the U.S.

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