Leland vs Reece

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leland

Boy #548 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"meadow land"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#548
Total SSA Count
540
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

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Reece

Boy #455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"enthusiasm, ardent"

Origin: Old Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#455
Total SSA Count
686
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ree, Rey, Reie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Leland Rank #548
Reece Rank #455

Reece is more popular, ranked #455 vs #548 for Leland.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leland ___

  • Leland James
  • Leland Cole
  • Leland Grant
  • Leland Ray
  • Leland Thomas
  • Leland Scott

Reece ___

  • Reece James
  • Reece William
  • Reece Alexander
  • Reece Thomas
  • Reece Owen
  • Reece Morgan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Leland

Wyatt Barrett Grady Magnolia Hazel

If you choose Reece

Owen Evan Finn Dylan Gwen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leland or Reece more popular?

Reece is more popular, ranked #455 compared to Leland at #548 in the United States.

What do Leland and Reece mean?

Leland means "meadow land" (Old English origin). Reece means "enthusiasm, ardent" (Old Welsh origin).

Are Leland and Reece boy or girl names?

Leland is primarily a boy name. Reece is primarily a boy name.

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