Reed vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Reed Rank #422

Forrest Rank #408

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #422 for Reed.

Is Reed or Forrest more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Reed at #422 in the United States.

What do Reed and Forrest mean?

Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Reed and Forrest boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.