Reed vs Rory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

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Reed Rank #422

Rory Rank #226

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 vs #422 for Reed.

Is Reed or Rory more popular?

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Reed at #422 in the United States.

What do Reed and Rory mean?

Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Reed and Rory boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.