Reed vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Reed Rank #422

Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #422 for Reed.

Is Reed or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Reed at #422 in the United States.

What do Reed and Gavin mean?

Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Reed and Gavin boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.