Reed vs Hugo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mind, spirit, heart"

Origin: Germanic

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Reed Rank #422

Hugo Rank #405

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 vs #422 for Reed.

Is Reed or Hugo more popular?

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 compared to Reed at #422 in the United States.

What do Reed and Hugo mean?

Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin). Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin).

Are Reed and Hugo boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. Hugo is primarily a boy name.