Reed vs Reese

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #621 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Reed Rank #422

Reese Rank #621

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 vs #621 for Reese.

Is Reed or Reese more popular?

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 compared to Reese at #621 in the United States.

What do Reed and Reese mean?

Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin). Reese means "ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness" (Welsh origin).

Are Reed and Reese boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. Reese is primarily a boy name.