Reed vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

French English American Catholic

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Reed Rank #422

Damien Rank #345

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #422 for Reed.

Is Reed or Damien more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Reed at #422 in the United States.

What do Reed and Damien mean?

Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Reed and Damien boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.