Reed vs Jake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Reed Rank #422

Jake Rank #423

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 vs #423 for Jake.

Is Reed or Jake more popular?

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 compared to Jake at #423 in the United States.

What do Reed and Jake mean?

Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin). Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Reed and Jake boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. Jake is primarily a boy name.