Reeves

/ɹiːvz/

//ɹiːvz// name

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"reeves" is a 6-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“Reeves” is a moderately-common English word, ranked #14,620 in English word frequency and used as a proper noun.

#14,620
frequency rank, English
6
letters
8
tracked misspellings
12
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - A surname originating as an occupation.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

Reeves vs Reyes
67% similar
Reeves vs revel
50% similar
Reeves vs Revis
67% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for Reeves
PropertyValue
HeadwordReeves
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechProper noun
IPA/ɹiːvz/
Letters6
Frequency rank#14,620
Misspellings tracked8
Confusable pairs12
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Reeves” sits in English frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). Reeves lands here:

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Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English entry for Reeves is 6 letters long, classified as a proper noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as /ɹiːvz/. Corpus data places it at rank #14,620 in overall English word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 4 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 8 likely wrong-spelling variants for Reeves, with forms such as "ereves", "reeevs", and "reevess". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. It also participates in 12 confusable-pair relationships, "Reyes", "revel", "Revis", and more, where similar look or sound leads writers to substitute one word for another in context.

Etymologically, the entry records: * As an English surname, variant of Reeve with excrescent -s. * Also as an English topographical surname, from a misdivision of the Middle English phrase atter eves (“at the border”), see Eaves. * As an Irish surname, from Ó Rímheadha, Ó Rímheá (“descendant… The correct English form is Reeves, spelled R-E-E-V-E-S.

Definition

  1. 1
    A surname originating as an occupation.
  2. 2
    A place name:
  3. 3
    A place name:
  4. 4
    A place name:

Etymology

* As an English surname, variant of Reeve with excrescent -s. * Also as an English topographical surname, from a misdivision of the Middle English phrase atter eves (“at the border”), see Eaves. * As an Irish surname, from Ó Rímheadha, Ó Rímheá (“descendant of Rímheadh”), from rímid (“counter”).

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: ereves,reeevs,reevess,reevse,reevves,revees,reves,rreeves

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of Reeves - expressed in single-character edits (insert, delete, or swap one letter). Bigger bars stand out at a glance; a one-edit slip is the hardest to catch.

ereves2reeevs2reevess1reevse2reevves1revees2reves1rreeves1
Edit distance from "Reeves"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Reeves"?
"Reeves" is spelled R-E-E-V-E-S. The IPA pronunciation is /ɹiːvz/.
What does "Reeves" mean?
As a proper noun, "Reeves" means: A surname originating as an occupation.
What words are commonly confused with "Reeves"?
"Reeves" is commonly confused with "Reyes", "revel", "Revis". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "Reeves"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Reeves" is /ɹiːvz/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "Reeves"?
* As an English surname, variant of Reeve with excrescent -s. * Also as an English topographical surname, from a misdivision of the Middle English phrase atter eves (“at the border”), see Eaves. * As an Irish surname, from Ó Rímheadha, Ó Rímheá (“... See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “Reeves”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is R-E-E-V-E-S - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ɹiːvz/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “Reyes” - see the side-by-side comparison. Reeves vs Reyes
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list