Sean vs Reed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

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Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Sean Rank #437

Reed Rank #422

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Sean or Reed more popular?

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Reed mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin).

Are Sean and Reed boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Reed is primarily a boy name.