Reid vs Edward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reid

Boy #300 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red-haired, ruddy complexion"

Origin: Old Scottish/Old English

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Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Reid Rank #300

Edward Rank #228

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 vs #300 for Reid.

Is Reid or Edward more popular?

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 compared to Reid at #300 in the United States.

What do Reid and Edward mean?

Reid means "red-haired, ruddy complexion" (Old Scottish/Old English origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Reid and Edward boy or girl names?

Reid is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.