Reed vs Donovan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Reed Rank #422

Donovan Rank #505

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 vs #505 for Donovan.

Is Reed or Donovan more popular?

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 compared to Donovan at #505 in the United States.

What do Reed and Donovan mean?

Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin). Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Reed and Donovan boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. Donovan is primarily a boy name.