Reed vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Roman English German Scandinavian African-American

✓ All Clear

Reed Rank #422

Marcus Rank #256

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #422 for Reed.

Is Reed or Marcus more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Reed at #422 in the United States.

What do Reed and Marcus mean?

Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Reed and Marcus boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.