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Rives
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How to Pronounce Rives
Pronounced RYVZ /ΛraΙͺvz/Medium
Meaning: From the surname Rives, French for 'riverbanks; shores' (from Latin ripa). A crisp, one-beat surname pick.Low
In 30 seconds: A crisp one-beat surname: Rives means 'riverbanks' (said 'RYVZ'). Sleek and modern.
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MeaningFrom the surname Rives, French for 'riverbanks; shores' (from Latin ripa). A crisp, one-beat surname pick.
U.S. rank (1938)#3938 β Rising
1938 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1931
Total births (all-time)β 10
History & Origin
Rives comes from the French surname for 'riverbanks' (Latin ripa). It reads crisp and modern as a given name - rare in the U.S. (said 'RYVZ').
It appears only very rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, crisp, and sleek.
Did you know? Rives is a surname from the French for 'riverbanks; shores' - a sleek, one-beat pick with a watery, elegant root (said 'RYVZ').
Overall data confidence 42%
References β Rives β French surname; 'riverbanks'
Variations
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Nicknames
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Rives mean?
Rives is a surname from the French for 'riverbanks; shores,' from Latin ripa.
How do you pronounce Rives?
It's said RYVZ /ΛraΙͺvz/ β one syllable.
Is Rives a boy or girl name?
Rives is used here as a boy's name.
How popular is Rives?
Rives is an extremely rare name in the U.S.