Reed vs Jensen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #328 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jens (son of John)"

Origin: Scandinavian

Scandinavian American English

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Reed Rank #422

Jensen Rank #328

Jensen is more popular, ranked #328 vs #422 for Reed.

Is Reed or Jensen more popular?

Jensen is more popular, ranked #328 compared to Reed at #422 in the United States.

What do Reed and Jensen mean?

Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin). Jensen means "son of Jens (son of John)" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Reed and Jensen boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. Jensen is primarily a boy name.