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Reu

Boy Name day: December 7
Reu is a short form of Reuben: on birth records it is written Reuben (30,676 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Reuben page.
Origin: Hebrew. Meaning: Behold, a son.
From Hebrew Re'uven, traditionally read as 'reu ben' ('behold, a son'), the name of Jacob's firstborn.

Name day for Reu

December 7

Why this day? Reu is a short form of Reuben, and shares its name day.

Reu is celebrated in the United States on December 7.

The story of the name Reu

Reu is a short form of Reuben. It keeps its origin (Hebrew) and meaning — behold, a son, and shares its name day, December 7.

On birth records, Reu is rarely written as such: the Reus are Reubens (30,676 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Reuben page.

Frequently asked questions about Reu

What does Reu mean?

Reu is a short form of Reuben, which means behold, a son.

When is Reu's name day?

December 7, together with Reuben: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Reu a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Reuben.

Reu's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 8/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 7/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
Popularity CommonFrequentUncommonRareAll

Friendship potential for Reu

Bottom 10

  1. Constance46%
  2. Connie46%
  3. Theresa48%
  4. Terri48%
  5. Barbara48%
  6. Teresa48%
  7. Roberta49%
  8. Martha49%
  9. Anne57%
  10. Ann57%

Love potential for Reu

Top 10

  1. Kathy95%
  2. Janet95%
  3. Nancy94%
  4. Sally94%
  5. Penny94%
  6. Cathy91%
  7. Peggy91%
  8. Sandra91%
  9. Susan91%
  10. Sue91%

Bottom 10

  1. Barbara56%
  2. Ann57%
  3. Anne57%
  4. Constance59%
  5. Diana59%
  6. Connie59%
  7. Dianne59%
  8. Diane59%
  9. Janice60%
  10. Jane60%

Professional potential for Reu

Top 10

  1. Christine96%
  2. Connie93%
  3. Constance93%
  4. Ellen91%
  5. Paula91%
  6. Ann90%
  7. Anne90%
  8. Maria89%
  9. Elaine88%
  10. Beth88%

Bottom 10

  1. Carla43%
  2. Wanda47%
  3. Gloria49%
  4. Melody51%
  5. Marilyn51%
  6. Vickie52%
  7. Rita52%
  8. Vicki52%
  9. Georgia54%
  10. Cynthia55%

Crush potential for Reu

Top 10

  1. Sheila96%
  2. Julie96%
  3. Kathy96%
  4. Sally96%
  5. Peggy96%
  6. Sandra96%
  7. Cathy95%
  8. Charlene95%
  9. Sherry95%
  10. Joy94%

Bottom 10

  1. Constance42%
  2. Barbara42%
  3. Roberta42%
  4. Connie42%
  5. Ann42%
  6. Martha42%
  7. Anne42%
  8. Terri44%
  9. Theresa44%
  10. Teresa44%
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