Reed vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Reed Rank #422

King Rank #343

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #422 for Reed.

Is Reed or King more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Reed at #422 in the United States.

What do Reed and King mean?

Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Reed and King boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.