Reed: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A gentle child swaying like reeds by the water.
Reed as a Boy Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #450
- Peak
- #317 in 2014
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Reed Means
Reed is a boy name of English origin. A gentle child swaying like reeds by the water.
How Popular Reed Is
Reed currently ranks #450 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #317 in 2014. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Reed
- Reed peaked at #317 in the U.S. in 2014.
- Reed is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- Part of the beloved nature-name trend.
Reed as a Unisex Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #450
- Peak
- #317 in 2014
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Reed Means
Reed is a unisex name of English origin. Slender and flexible like the riverbank reed.
How Popular Reed Is
Reed currently ranks #450 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #317 in 2014. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Reed
- Reed peaked at #317 in the U.S. in 2014.
- Reed is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- Part of the beloved nature-name trend.
Names Like Reed
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Reed
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Reed.
Questions About Reed
What does Reed mean?
Reed is a boy name of English origin. A gentle child swaying like reeds by the water.
How popular is Reed?
Reed currently ranks #450 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #317 in 2014. It has held steady.
Where does Reed come from?
Reed comes from English roots. Reed peaked at #317 in the U.S. in 2014.
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