Reed vs Kieran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

Irish Scottish English

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Reed Rank #422

Kieran Rank #441

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 vs #441 for Kieran.

Is Reed or Kieran more popular?

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Reed and Kieran mean?

Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin). Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin).

Are Reed and Kieran boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. Kieran is primarily a boy name.