Jeff Reaves

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jeff Reaves — English
249K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jeff Reaves is a name that combines English origins. The first name Jeff is a masculine given name of English origin. Jeff is a masculine name, often a short form (hypocorism) of the English given names Jefferson or Jeffrey, the latter of which comes from a medieval variant of Geoffrey. Jeff Kuhn, physicist and astronomer Jeff Remmel, American mathematician Jeff S. The surname Reaves: Austin Reaves (born 1998), American basketball player Darrin Reaves (born 1993), American football running back free agent Emily Grace Reaves (born 2001), American actress and model James Reaves (born 1982), American basketball player Jeremy Reaves (born 1996), American football free safety Jessi Reaves (born 1986), American artist John Reaves (1950–2017), American football player Jordan Reaves (born 1990), Canadian football defensive lineman Ken Reaves (born 1944), American football defensive back Linda Reaves (1949–1985), American murder victim Mallory Reaves (born 1984), American writer Mic. Jeff is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 249K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Jeff reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Jeff

English

Jeff is a masculine name, often a short form (hypocorism) of the English given names Jefferson or Jeffrey, the latter of which comes from a medieval variant of Geoffrey. Jeff Kuhn, physicist and astronomer Jeff Remmel, American mathematician Jeff S.

Surname: Reaves

English

Austin Reaves (born 1998), American basketball player Darrin Reaves (born 1993), American football running back free agent Emily Grace Reaves (born 2001), American actress and model James Reaves (born 1982), American basketball player Jeremy Reaves (born 1996), American football free safety Jessi Reaves (born 1986), American artist John Reaves (1950–2017), American football player Jordan Reaves (born 1990), Canadian football defensive lineman Ken Reaves (born 1944), American football defensive back Linda Reaves (1949–1985), American murder victim Mallory Reaves (born 1984), American writer Mic.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Jeff is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Jeff by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Jeff Reaves

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Jeff Reaves:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Jeff?
The first name Jeff originates from English. Jeff is a masculine name, often a short form (hypocorism) of the English given names Jefferson or Jeffrey, the latter of which comes from a medieval variant of Geoffrey. Jeff Kuhn, physicist and astronomer Jeff Remmel, American mathematician Jeff S.
When was Jeff most popular?
The name Jeff reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Reaves?
The surname Reaves originates from English. Austin Reaves (born 1998), American basketball player Darrin Reaves (born 1993), American football running back free agent Emily Grace Reaves (born 2001), American actress and model James Reaves (born 1982), American basketball player Jeremy Reaves (born 1996), American football free safety Jessi Reaves (born 1986), American artist John Reaves (1950–2017), American football player Jordan Reaves (born 1990), Canadian football defensive lineman Ken Reaves (born 1944), American football defensive back Linda Reaves (1949–1985), American murder victim Mallory Reaves (born 1984), American writer Mic.
How common is the surname Reaves?
The surname Reaves is shared by approximately 16K people worldwide.
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