Paul vs Reed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

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Paul Rank #264

Reed Rank #422

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #422 for Reed.

Is Paul or Reed more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Reed at #422 in the United States.

What do Paul and Reed mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin).

Are Paul and Reed boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Reed is primarily a boy name.