Rev. as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Rev.

What is the meaning of the name Rev. ?

The baby name Rev. is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /rɛv/ (rev).

Rev. is English in Origin.

Rev is a modern English given name with several roots. It can derive from revere, via Latin revereri, meaning respected or revered. Another path is the occupational surname Reeve, from Old English gerefa, steward or bailiff, with Rev used as a clipped form. It also serves as a short form for Rev- names such as Revel (merriment), Revere, Revan, and Reverie; in some English-speaking Jewish families it informally shortens Reuven, meaning behold, a son.

As a standalone first name, Rev appears in United States records since the late nineteenth century and has gained notice in the 21st century with minimalist choices. The styled form Rev., with a period, echoes the abbreviation for Reverend; many registries omit punctuation, so Rev is the practical variant. Related forms and nicknames include Revvy or Revie; variants include Reeve, Reeves, Revel, and Revere. Meanings cluster around revered or respected, steward or guardian, and celebration.

⚙ Rev. turns up in none of the birth registries or name datasets we cover. Names like this are usually very rare, tied to a particular region or tradition, or freshly invented. However you look at it, very few people share it.