Reid
reed
Popularity
#4530
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
Scottish
Total Births
40,596
Peak Year
#1,464 in 2014
First Recorded
1886
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A Scottish surname meaning "red-haired." Also sometimes associated with the English word "reed."
Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Reid Scott
Canadian actor known for 'Veep'
Harry Reid
American politician and former Senate Majority Leader
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