Lea vs Reed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lea

Girl #834 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"weary"

Origin: Hebrew Leah

French Italian Spanish German Hebrew American

15 High Risk

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Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Lea Rank #834

Reed Rank #422

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 vs #834 for Lea.

Is Lea or Reed more popular?

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 compared to Lea at #834 in the United States.

What do Lea and Reed mean?

Lea means "weary" (Hebrew Leah origin). Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin).

Are Lea and Reed boy or girl names?

Lea is primarily a girl name. Reed is primarily a boy name.