Reid

Boy's name

Reid is a Scottish surname derived from the Old English word "read," meaning "red." It likely referred to someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion.

Meaning Red
Origin English
U.S. births in 2023 1,118
Peak year 2014

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Names Starting With R

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Reid Hoffman - Co-founder of LinkedIn.
  • Reid Scott - Actor in "Veep" and "Venom."
  • Reid Ewing - Actor in "Modern Family."
  • Reid Travis - Basketball player for Kentucky Wildcats.
  • Reid Duke - Professional Magic: The Gathering player.
  • Reid Flair - Professional wrestler, son of Ric Flair.
  • Reid Wiseman - NASA astronaut.
  • Reid Perry - Member of country band The Band Perry.
  • Reid Brignac - Former MLB infielder.
  • Reid Carruthers - Canadian curler.

Brothers for Reid

Boy names closely related to Reid

Bennett Parker Hudson Wyatt Collin Myles Weston Carson

Sisters for Reid

Girl names closely related to Reid

Lillian Payton Kinsley Eleanor Harper Vivian Willow Lennox

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Reid

Reed Roy Scarlet Scarlett Scarlette

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