Reed

English

"red-haired"

Reed Origin and Meaning

The name Reed is a boy's name of English origin meaning "red-haired".

A slim, elegant, silvery surname, Reed could be a banker or a sculptor, and therein lies the appeal of this simple yet distinctive name. The versatile Reed can be seen as a grass-like nature name and a musical name.

There have been Reeds on Grey's Anatomy and Party of Five, as well as on the big screen in Boogie Nights. Reed Richards was the human name of the scientific genius who became Mr. Fantastic of the Fantastic Four.

The many notables who wore Reed as a surname include army surgeon Walter, basketball coach Willis, Brady Bunch dad Robert, critic Rex, director Sir Carol, actors Donna and Oliver, and singer-songwriter Lou.

The name can also be spelled Reid.

Reed Rank in US Top 1000

# 429 in the US

Reed Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 345 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Reed

• 429 US 2023
• 345 Nameberry 2025
• 235 Future 2028

20 Names Similar to Reed

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• Reid
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Famous People Named Reed

• Reed Doughty American football player
• Reed Alexander American actor
• Reed Hastings American founder of Netflix
• Reed Deming American singer and contestant on "The X Factor"
• (Bradley) Reed Sorenson American NASCAR driver
• Reed Diamond American actor
• Reed Paul Jobs son of Apple co,founder Steve Jobs

The name Reed in Pop Culture

• Reed Hellstrom character on soap "The Young and the Restless"
• Reed Richards aka Mister Fantastic character Marvel Universe
• Reed Cullen character in the novel "Spooked" by Elise Noble
• Reed Pollock character on TV's "24"
• Reed Strucker character on TV's "The Gifted"
• "I'm Reed Fish " 2007 movie and main character
• Reed College school in Oregon, USA
• reed ,a tall, thin grass that grows in wet areas