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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:

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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Reu

Top 10

  1. Marylou96%
  2. Marjorie96%
  3. Marjory96%
  4. Nellie96%
  5. Betty96%
  6. Juanita96%
  7. Fannie96%
  8. Loretta96%
  9. Winnie96%
  10. Ruthann95%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruthie42%
  2. Ruth42%
  3. Erna42%
  4. Bertie43%
  5. Edythe46%
  6. Inez47%
  7. Hildegarde47%
  8. Agnes47%
  9. Bernadine49%
  10. Letha51%

Love potential for Reu

Top 10

  1. Loretta96%
  2. Olive96%
  3. Fannie96%
  4. Marylou96%
  5. Nellie96%
  6. Joye96%
  7. Juanita96%
  8. Betty96%
  9. Winnie96%
  10. Tessie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Bertie51%
  2. Erna52%
  3. Edythe53%
  4. Ada54%
  5. Leonor55%
  6. Hellen56%
  7. Alberta57%
  8. Sybil57%
  9. Anna57%
  10. Neva57%

Professional potential for Reu

Top 10

  1. Ruthann96%
  2. Margarett96%
  3. Margarete96%
  4. Margret96%
  5. Berneice96%
  6. Albertha96%
  7. Cleta96%
  8. Millicent96%
  9. Alverta96%
  10. Oneida95%

Bottom 10

  1. Leonor42%
  2. Roxie44%
  3. Lulu45%
  4. Ada46%
  5. Lola46%
  6. Armida47%
  7. Maxine48%
  8. Vashti49%
  9. Ila51%
  10. Estella51%

Crush potential for Reu

Top 10

  1. Nellie96%
  2. Joye96%
  3. Effie96%
  4. Marylou96%
  5. Dixie96%
  6. Charline96%
  7. Fannie96%
  8. Mellie96%
  9. Betty96%
  10. Marjory96%

Bottom 10

  1. Anna42%
  2. Bertie42%
  3. Alberta42%
  4. Norma42%
  5. Ruthie42%
  6. Annie42%
  7. Gussie42%
  8. Inez42%
  9. Gertrude42%
  10. Agnes42%
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