Reed vs Alijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #431 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian African-American American

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Reed Rank #422

Alijah Rank #431

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 vs #431 for Alijah.

Is Reed or Alijah more popular?

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 compared to Alijah at #431 in the United States.

What do Reed and Alijah mean?

Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin). Alijah means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Reed and Alijah boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. Alijah is primarily a boy name.