Reed vs Malcolm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Reed Rank #422

Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #422 for Reed.

Is Reed or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Reed at #422 in the United States.

What do Reed and Malcolm mean?

Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin).

Are Reed and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.