Reed vs Damon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Reed Rank #422

Damon Rank #456

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 vs #456 for Damon.

Is Reed or Damon more popular?

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Reed and Damon mean?

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

Are Reed and Damon boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. Damon is primarily a boy name.