Fletcher vs Reed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fletcher

Boy #565 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"arrow maker"

Origin: Old French via Middle English

English Scottish American

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Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Fletcher Rank #565

Reed Rank #422

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 vs #565 for Fletcher.

Is Fletcher or Reed more popular?

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 compared to Fletcher at #565 in the United States.

What do Fletcher and Reed mean?

Fletcher means "arrow maker" (Old French via Middle English origin). Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin).

Are Fletcher and Reed boy or girl names?

Fletcher is primarily a boy name. Reed is primarily a boy name.