Reed vs Johnny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish

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Reed Rank #422

Johnny Rank #458

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 vs #458 for Johnny.

Is Reed or Johnny more popular?

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 compared to Johnny at #458 in the United States.

What do Reed and Johnny mean?

Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin). Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Reed and Johnny boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. Johnny is primarily a boy name.