What origin is the name Reu?

Reu comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Reu a popular name?

Reu is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Reu does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Reu?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Reu — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Reu

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Reu

Reu

Boy

hebrew

1 syllable

Reu is a hebrew boy's name meaning "This Hebrew name found in the Bible translates to 'his friend' or 'his shepherd,' implying companionship and care.".

Parents who choose Reu pick a boy name from the hebrew tradition, meaning "This Hebrew name found in the Bible translates to 'his friend' or 'his shepherd,' implying companionship and care.". At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This Hebrew name found in the Bible translates to 'his friend' or 'his shepherd,' implying companionship and care.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Reu

Very rare in US records

What does Reu mean?

Reu is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "This Hebrew name found in the Bible translates to 'his friend' or 'his shepherd,' implying companionship and care.".