Reed vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Reed Rank #422

Simon Rank #251

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #422 for Reed.

Is Reed or Simon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Reed at #422 in the United States.

What do Reed and Simon mean?

Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Reed and Simon boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.