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At a Glance
- Meaning
- To hold in high regard or esteem
- Origin
- English (vocabulary word from Latin revereri via French, also a surname)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- rih-VEER
Revere carries a clear, grounded meaning: to hold in high regard or esteem. It's an English word by way of Latin (revereri) and French, and it also shows up as a surname, so it has a bit of a dual identity built in. It works for a child of any gender, and it's said rih-VEER, with the emphasis landing on that second syllable.
Meaning & Origin of Revere
Meaning: To hold in high regard or esteem.
Origin: English (vocabulary word from Latin revereri via French, also a surname).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Revere
rih-VEERIPA /rɪˈvɪr/
Popularity of Revere
Revere had its strongest showing back in 1958, when it ranked #3511 with 7 babies given the name; by 2024 it had settled much further down the list at #8165, with 10 babies recorded that year.
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FAQ
What does the name Revere mean?
To hold in high regard or esteem. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Revere?
Revere is pronounced rih-VEER (IPA: /rɪˈvɪr/).
Is Revere a popular name right now?
Revere peaked at #3511 in 1958 and is ranked #8165 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1918–2024.)
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