Reed vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Reed Rank #422

Killian Rank #370

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 vs #422 for Reed.

Is Reed or Killian more popular?

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 compared to Reed at #422 in the United States.

What do Reed and Killian mean?

Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Reed and Killian boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.