Reed vs Philip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Reed Rank #422

Philip Rank #522

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Reed or Philip more popular?

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Reed and Philip mean?

Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Reed and Philip boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.