Reid
Reid: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ÉšiËd/
Meaning and origin of Reid
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is Reid?
Since 1880, 992 girls and 40,791 boys in the U.S. have been named Reid (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3360 in 1994. Its highest rank for boys was #259 in 2013. In 2025 it ranked #293 for boys, with 1,184 babies given the name.
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Reid FAQ
What does the name Reid mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname.
What is the origin of the name Reid?
Reid is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Reid?
Since 1880, 992 girls and 40,791 boys in the U.S. have been named Reid (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3360 in 1994. Its highest rank for boys was #259 in 2013. In 2025 it ranked #293 for boys, with 1,184 babies given the name.
Is Reid a boy or girl name?
Reid is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 992 girls and 40,791 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880â2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.