Reed vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Reed Rank #422

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #422 for Reed.

Is Reed or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Reed at #422 in the United States.

What do Reed and Gideon mean?

Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Reed and Gideon boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.