What is the origin of the name Reid?

Reid is a name of English origin.

How popular is the name Reid?

In 2023, 1,118 babies were named Reid in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Is Reid a boy's name?

Yes, Reid is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Reid

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Births Last Year: 1,118 →

All-Time Total: 39,492

Peak Year: 2014

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.

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.

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Reid

Bennett Parker Hudson Wyatt Collin Myles Weston Carson

Complementary Names / Sisters

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

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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