Reese vs Reed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reese

Boy #621 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

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Reese Rank #621

Reed Rank #422

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 vs #621 for Reese.

Is Reese or Reed more popular?

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 compared to Reese at #621 in the United States.

What do Reese and Reed mean?

Reese means "ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness" (Welsh origin). Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin).

Are Reese and Reed boy or girl names?

Reese is primarily a boy name. Reed is primarily a boy name.