Killian vs Reed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Killian

Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish French American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#370
Total SSA Count
884
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Killy, Kill, Ian

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Popularity Comparison

Killian Rank #370
Reed Rank #422

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 vs #422 for Reed.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Killian ___

  • Killian James
  • Killian Patrick
  • Killian Thomas
  • Killian Finn
  • Killian Rory
  • Killian Sean

Reed ___

  • Reed Alexander
  • Reed Thomas
  • Reed William
  • Reed Henry
  • Reed James
  • Reed Elliott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Killian

Cormac Riordan Aoife Declan Niamh

If you choose Reed

Sage Wren Finn Gray Briar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Killian or Reed more popular?

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 compared to Reed at #422 in the United States.

What do Killian and Reed mean?

Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin). Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin).

Are Killian and Reed boy or girl names?

Killian is primarily a boy name. Reed is primarily a boy name.

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