Reed vs Jeffrey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace"

Origin: Germanic

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Reed Rank #422

Jeffrey Rank #521

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 vs #521 for Jeffrey.

Is Reed or Jeffrey more popular?

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 compared to Jeffrey at #521 in the United States.

What do Reed and Jeffrey mean?

Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin). Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin).

Are Reed and Jeffrey boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. Jeffrey is primarily a boy name.