Reid vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reid

Boy #300 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red-haired, ruddy complexion"

Origin: Old Scottish/Old English

Scottish Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Reid Rank #300

Frederick Rank #424

Reid is more popular, ranked #300 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Reid or Frederick more popular?

Reid is more popular, ranked #300 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Reid and Frederick mean?

Reid means "red-haired, ruddy complexion" (Old Scottish/Old English origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Reid and Frederick boy or girl names?

Reid is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.