Reed vs Seth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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Reed Rank #422

Seth Rank #559

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Reed or Seth more popular?

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Reed and Seth mean?

Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Reed and Seth boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.