Reed vs Royce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #463 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the king"

Origin: Old French via English

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Reed Rank #422

Royce Rank #463

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 vs #463 for Royce.

Is Reed or Royce more popular?

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 compared to Royce at #463 in the United States.

What do Reed and Royce mean?

Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin). Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin).

Are Reed and Royce boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. Royce is primarily a boy name.