#4212024 rank
2014peak year
32,659babies named Reed since 1880
▼ 4%5-year trend
Reed popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Reed mean?
An English surname from Old English read, 'red', for a red-haired ancestor, or from the reed that grows by the water. A sleek, quiet nature surname.
OriginEnglish
Syllables1
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage
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