Reid vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reid

Boy #300 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red-haired, ruddy complexion"

Origin: Old Scottish/Old English

Scottish Irish English American

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Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Reid Rank #300

Ryan Rank #87

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #300 for Reid.

Is Reid or Ryan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Reid at #300 in the United States.

What do Reid and Ryan mean?

Reid means "red-haired, ruddy complexion" (Old Scottish/Old English origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Reid and Ryan boy or girl names?

Reid is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.