Stephen vs Reed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

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Stephen Rank #378

Reed Rank #422

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #422 for Reed.

Is Stephen or Reed more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Reed at #422 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Reed mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin).

Are Stephen and Reed boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Reed is primarily a boy name.