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Rev

A boy's name of Latin origin with 81 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#7144 in 2024Rising fast

Meaning & Origin

Alternative form of Rev..

Rev is a boy's baby name functioning as both an unusual given name and a title reference. In modern naming culture, Rev has been used as a short, punchy name evoking reverence and spiritual authority — from Latin reverendus meaning 'worthy of respect.'

Rev has the bold, one-syllable confidence of names like Jet or Ace, appealing to parents who want something short, strong, and entirely unexpected — a name that carries an inherent sense of dignity and commands attention without elaboration.

EtymologyShow more

Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Rev is rooted in the Latin tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2014 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.

Rev’s rarity (81 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.

At a Glance

#7144
Current Rank
81
Total births
Since 2014
2021
Peak year
17 births
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Popularity Over Time

Rev has 9+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2014.

04913172024
First appeared: 2014Peak: 2021 (17 births)Current: #7144

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Rev
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s56▲
2010s25—

The Story of Rev

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2021, Rev is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Rev are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.

How rare is Rev?

Only about 1 in every 300,000 babies born in 2024 was named Rev — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2014, peaked in the 2020s with 56 births that decade.

Rev by the numbers

  • Would fill 2 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(9 years, 2014–2024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Rev
YearBirthsRank
202412#7144
202312#7199
202210#8172
202117#5506
20205#13618
201910#8078
20175#13817
20155#13602
20145#13615

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rev a boy's or girl's name?
Rev is primarily a boy's name.
When was Rev most popular?
Rev reached its peak popularity in 2021 with 17 births that year. It is currently ranked #7144 in the U.S.
How popular is the name Rev?
Rev is currently ranked #7144 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 81 babies since 2014.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2014–2024