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Reeves

reevz

Popularity

#8294

rising

Letters

6

Syllables

1

Origin

English

Total Births

992

Peak Year

#80 in 2024

First Recorded

1912

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Reeves is an English surname meaning 'reeve,' an official appointed to supervise local administration and collect taxes. It can also be a variant of the Welsh name Rhys, meaning 'ardor' or 'rush.'

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

  • Keanu Reeves

    Canadian actor known for roles in The Matrix and John Wick.

  • Colm Meaney

    Irish actor, real surname Reeves.

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Personality Traits

ResponsibleSteadyAuthoritativeStrong-willed

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