Reed vs Troy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Reed Rank #422

Troy Rank #531

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 vs #531 for Troy.

Is Reed or Troy more popular?

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Reed and Troy mean?

Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Reed and Troy boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.