Reed vs Preston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Reed Rank #422

Preston Rank #330

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 vs #422 for Reed.

Is Reed or Preston more popular?

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 compared to Reed at #422 in the United States.

What do Reed and Preston mean?

Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin). Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Reed and Preston boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. Preston is primarily a boy name.