Reed vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Reed Rank #422

Edgar Rank #460

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 vs #460 for Edgar.

Is Reed or Edgar more popular?

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Reed and Edgar mean?

Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Reed and Edgar boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.