Reed vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Reed Rank #422

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #422 for Reed.

Is Reed or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Reed at #422 in the United States.

What do Reed and Jay mean?

Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Reed and Jay boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.