Reed vs Blake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

English American

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Reed Rank #422

Blake Rank #265

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #422 for Reed.

Is Reed or Blake more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Reed at #422 in the United States.

What do Reed and Blake mean?

Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Reed and Blake boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.