Reed vs Brody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"muddy place, ditch"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Reed Rank #422

Brody Rank #224

Brody is more popular, ranked #224 vs #422 for Reed.

Is Reed or Brody more popular?

Brody is more popular, ranked #224 compared to Reed at #422 in the United States.

What do Reed and Brody mean?

Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin). Brody means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Reed and Brody boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. Brody is primarily a boy name.