Reed vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Reed Rank #422

Sullivan Rank #340

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #422 for Reed.

Is Reed or Sullivan more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Reed at #422 in the United States.

What do Reed and Sullivan mean?

Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Reed and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.