Seth vs Reed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

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Seth Rank #559

Reed Rank #422

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Seth or Reed more popular?

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Reed mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin).

Are Seth and Reed boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Reed is primarily a boy name.