Reed vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Reed Rank #422

Stephen Rank #378

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #422 for Reed.

Is Reed or Stephen more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Reed at #422 in the United States.

What do Reed and Stephen mean?

Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Reed and Stephen boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.