Ledger vs Reese

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reese

Girl #190 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ardor, enthusiasm, fire"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#190
Total SSA Count
1,589
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ree, Rey, Reie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ledger Rank #503
Reese Rank #190

Reese is more popular, ranked #190 vs #503 for Ledger.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ledger ___

  • Ledger James
  • Ledger Cole
  • Ledger River
  • Ledger Gray
  • Ledger Reid
  • Ledger Stone

Reese ___

  • Reese Ann
  • Reese Marie
  • Reese Lynn
  • Reese Grace
  • Reese Elaine
  • Reese Joelle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ledger

Archer Fletcher Scout Wren Sloane

If you choose Reese

Blake Quinn Sage Brooke Cole

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ledger or Reese more popular?

Reese is more popular, ranked #190 compared to Ledger at #503 in the United States.

What do Ledger and Reese mean?

Ledger means "record keeper" (Middle English origin). Reese means "ardor, enthusiasm, fire" (Welsh origin).

Are Ledger and Reese boy or girl names?

Ledger is primarily a boy name. Reese is primarily a girl name.

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