Reed
reed
Popularity
#5736
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
English
Total Births
36,191
Peak Year
#1,122 in 2014
First Recorded
1881
Style
Nature-Inspired
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Reed is an English name derived from a surname, originally referring to someone who lived near reeds or rushes.
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Reed Hastings
American businessman, co-founder of Netflix.
Reed Sorenson
American professional stock car racing driver.
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