Reed vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Reed Rank #422

Drew Rank #543

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Reed or Drew more popular?

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Reed and Drew mean?

Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Reed and Drew boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.