Gregory vs Reed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gregory

Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

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Gregory Rank #538

Reed Rank #422

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 vs #538 for Gregory.

Is Gregory or Reed more popular?

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 compared to Gregory at #538 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Reed mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin).

Are Gregory and Reed boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Reed is primarily a boy name.