Reid vs Stephen

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 #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Irish Greek American

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Reid Rank #300

Stephen Rank #378

Reid is more popular, ranked #300 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Reid or Stephen more popular?

Reid is more popular, ranked #300 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Reid and Stephen mean?

Reid means "red-haired, ruddy complexion" (Old Scottish/Old English origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Reid and Stephen boy or girl names?

Reid is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.