Reed vs Drake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #662 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dragon"

Origin: Old English from Latin draco

English American Scandinavian

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Reed Rank #422

Drake Rank #662

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 vs #662 for Drake.

Is Reed or Drake more popular?

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 compared to Drake at #662 in the United States.

What do Reed and Drake mean?

Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin). Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin).

Are Reed and Drake boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. Drake is primarily a boy name.