Reed vs Augustus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Reed Rank #422

Augustus Rank #409

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #422 for Reed.

Is Reed or Augustus more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Reed at #422 in the United States.

What do Reed and Augustus mean?

Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin). Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin).

Are Reed and Augustus boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. Augustus is primarily a boy name.