Reed vs Lea

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Girl #834 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"weary"

Origin: Hebrew Leah

French Italian Spanish German Hebrew American

15 High Risk

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Reed Rank #422

Lea Rank #834

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 vs #834 for Lea.

Is Reed or Lea more popular?

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 compared to Lea at #834 in the United States.

What do Reed and Lea mean?

Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin). Lea means "weary" (Hebrew Leah origin).

Are Reed and Lea boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. Lea is primarily a girl name.