Names Starting With R
UnisexEnglish#480 in 2025
Reed
Reed is a unisex name of English origin meaning “Red-haired, or one who lives by reeds.” It ranked #480 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
REED
meaning & origin
The name Reed means “Red-haired, or one who lives by reeds.” It comes from the English language tradition.
From an Old English surname referring to either a red-haired person or someone living near a reed bed. It has a clean, nature-adjacent feel and is gaining traction as a minimalist given name.
popularity over time
#5682020
#5322021
#5102022
#4952023
#4802024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #480 |
| 2023 | #495 |
| 2022 | #510 |
| 2021 | #532 |
| 2020 | #568 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
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