The name Reeves is a variant of the name "Reeve." The name is of Middle English origin. The meaning of the name is "bailiff" which is actually a vocational name. During the medieval times, a "reeve" of a castle or a large acre of land was an administrator to the king or a high standing official. It goes without saying that people who bear the name Reeves, mostly have their ancestors who worked as a "reeve." The name serves well as a surname even today but is no longer used as a first name.
One of the popular names bearing the surname Reeves is Keanu Reeves, hailed as one of the top 10 best looking actors in the world. He is best known for his movies like the Matrix series, Speed and Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey.
One of the popular names bearing the surname Reeves is Keanu Reeves, hailed as one of the top 10 best looking actors in the world. He is best known for his movies like the Matrix series, Speed and Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey.
