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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
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Friendship potential for Reu

Top 10

  1. Juani96%
  2. Loret96%
  3. Jeni96%
  4. Shell96%
  5. Laticia96%
  6. Jerica96%
  7. Bets96%
  8. Tashia96%
  9. Jany96%
  10. Wende96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tut42%
  2. Ruthy42%
  3. Ru42%
  4. Roo42%
  5. Drea43%
  6. Constant46%
  7. Constie46%
  8. Stance46%
  9. Con46%
  10. Connie-Bee46%

Love potential for Reu

Top 10

  1. Winn96%
  2. Fannybee96%
  3. Ita96%
  4. Tetta96%
  5. Juani96%
  6. Kirstie96%
  7. Livy96%
  8. Fan96%
  9. Wini96%
  10. Letty96%

Bottom 10

  1. Ary43%
  2. Arry43%
  3. Katee46%
  4. Simi48%
  5. Heav51%
  6. Heavie51%
  7. Kals51%
  8. Tequila52%
  9. Helga52%
  10. Luni52%

Professional potential for Reu

Bottom 10

  1. Kals42%
  2. Arry42%
  3. Diam42%
  4. Dima42%
  5. Diamonda42%
  6. Khaleesi42%
  7. Ary42%
  8. Kendi43%
  9. Caprice44%
  10. Heavie44%

Crush potential for Reu

Top 10

  1. Ayly96%
  2. Cand96%
  3. Lson96%
  4. Abbi96%
  5. Sheilagh96%
  6. Elli96%
  7. Kady96%
  8. Ania96%
  9. Ayû96%
  10. Kadie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Truds42%
  2. Zee42%
  3. Albi42%
  4. Con42%
  5. Helga42%
  6. Norrie42%
  7. Hanni42%
  8. Trude42%
  9. Nénès42%
  10. Normie42%
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