Reed vs Wilder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hunter, one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

American English Australian

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Reed Rank #422

Wilder Rank #391

Wilder is more popular, ranked #391 vs #422 for Reed.

Is Reed or Wilder more popular?

Wilder is more popular, ranked #391 compared to Reed at #422 in the United States.

What do Reed and Wilder mean?

Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin). Wilder means "hunter, one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Reed and Wilder boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. Wilder is primarily a boy name.