Reb

The meaning of Reb is 'bright fame', shining glory', or 'to tie'. The name Reb is a gender-neutral name, as it is used for both girls and boys. Some records show that the name Reb is derived from German, particularly the Old High Germanic language. This name has been linked to the Old High Germanic name Hrodebert, which is a combination of two parts: 'hropiz', which means 'fame, prasie, glory, or honor', and the second part 'berhtaz', which means 'bright, light, clear, shining one'. The name Reb has been linked to many notable characters like Robert the Magnificient, who was known as the Duke of Normandy around the year 1027. Another character is the popular Robert I, who was the King of the western part of France from 922 to 923. Robert I was previously Count Poitiers and Count of Paris. Afterward, he succeeded his brother, Odo, as the King of Western France. The name Reb became more popular due to the use of this name by many notables during the period. Due to the increasing popularity of this name, it became widely used in England as well. In England, it was originally used as Robert, which is its Old French form. The name Reb continued to grow in popularity, and presently, it is used as a first name and as a family name, alongside its variant Robert. Famous bearers of Reb are American rock guitarist Reb Beach, American actor Reb Brown and American Jazz saxophonist Reb Spikes.

Gender

Boy

Of course, this is a neutral name.

Origin

German

Numerology

R is for rely, everyone’s trustworthy friend.

E is for enrich, a quality you share.

B is for beacon, you extend your friendly hand.

Lucky

Reb lucky number is 7.

The detectives of numerology, 7 is known for its investigative abilities and analytical skills. Astrologically, the number 7 can be thought of as a blend of Virgo and Scorpio energy: 7 is extremely detail-oriented, but is driven by inner-wisdom as opposed to tangible realities.

Famous People Named Reb

• Sylvia Lucia Peters British television presenter and actress
• Robert "Reb" Brown American actor
• Lafayette H. "Reb" Russell American NFL football player
• Eric "Reb" Harris who committed mass murder at Columbine High School along with Dylan Klebold.