Name Meaning & Origin
"A surname originating as an occupation."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Reaves is a surname. Notable people with the name include:Austin Reaves, American basketball player Darrin Reaves, American football running back free agent Emily Grace Reaves, American actress and model James Reaves, American basketball player Jeremy Reaves, American football free safety Jessi Reaves, American artist John Reaves (1950–2017), American football player Jordan Reaves, Canadian football defensive lineman Ken Reaves, American football defensive back Linda Reaves (1949–1985), American murder victim Mallory Reaves, American writer Michael Reaves (1950–2023), American writer Pearl Reaves (1929–2000), American singer and guitarist Ryan Reaves, Canadian-American professional ice hockey player Shawn Reaves, American actor Willard Reaves, American-Canadian gridiron football ru
Reaves is a surname. Notable people with the name include:Austin Reaves, American basketball player Darrin Reaves, American football running back free agent Emily Grace Reaves, American actress and model James Reaves, American basketball player Jeremy Reaves, American football free safety Jessi Reaves, American artist John Reaves (1950–2017), American football player Jordan Reaves, Canadian football defensive lineman Ken Reaves, American football defensive back Linda Reaves (1949–1985), American murder victim Mallory Reaves, American writer Michael Reaves (1950–2023), American writer Pearl Reaves (1929–2000), American singer and guitarist Ryan Reaves, Canadian-American professional ice hockey player Shawn Reaves, American actor Willard Reaves, American-Canadian gridiron football ru
Life Path 7 — Wisdom & Introspection: Analytical, spiritual, and truth-seeking.
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Root element "Reaves" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A surname originating as an occupation.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~24 people named Reaves in the US. Peaked in 1924 with 6 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Reaves is 7, associated with Wisdom & Introspection. Soul Urge: 11. Personality: 5.
Reaves is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.
Approximately 24 people in the United States are named Reaves. The name peaked in 1924 with 6 recorded uses.
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