Reid Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Boy Names Like Reid

Reid Name Origin: English
Pronunciation: ree(d)
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Reid Name Meaning

The meaning of the name Reid is “red-haired” or “red-skinned,” and it is thought to have been used as a nickname for people with red hair or a fair complexion. The name Reid is also found in various forms in other countries, including Read, Reed, and Reidar in Norway, and Reidur in Iceland.

Origins of the Name Reid

Reid is a Scottish name that has been popular in Scotland for centuries. The name is derived from the Old English word “read,” which means “red.” This reference to the color red is thought to have originated from the fact that many Scottish families in the past had red hair and fair skin.

Popularity of the Name Reid

The popularity of the name Reid has grown steadily in recent years, particularly in the United States. In 2020, Reid ranked #169 in popularity for boys’ names in the United States, according to the Social Security Administration.

Famous Reids

There have been several famous people named Reid throughout history, including Reid Duke, a professional Magic: The Gathering player, and Reid Ewing, an American actor. However, perhaps the most famous Reid of all is Reid Hoffman, the co-founder of LinkedIn, one of the world’s largest professional networking sites.

Final Thoughts on the Name Reid

So there you have it! The name Reid is a classic, stylish, and timeless name that has been around for centuries. Whether you’re a fan of Scottish culture, red hair, or simply looking for a strong and simple name for your baby boy, Reid is a great choice. With its rich history, cultural significance, and growing popularity, Reid is a name that is sure to stand the test of time.

Reid Name Popularity

How popular is the name Reid? Here’s everything we know.

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	—	0	0%
1911	—	0	0%
1912	—	6	0.0012%
1913	—	7	0.0012%
1914	—	0	0%
1915	—	18	0.002%
1916	—	10	0.001%
1917	—	10	0.001%
1918	—	10	0.0009%
1919	—	22	0.0021%
1920	—	33	0.003%
1921	—	36	0.0031%
1922	—	34	0.0031%
1923	—	27	0.0024%
1924	—	40	0.0034%
1925	—	31	0.0027%
1926	—	31	0.0028%
1927	—	33	0.003%
1928	—	32	0.003%
1929	—	18	0.0017%
1930	—	17	0.0016%
1931	—	7	0.0007%
1932	—	17	0.0017%
1933	—	10	0.0011%
1934	—	5	0.0005%
1935	—	17	0.0017%
1936	—	5	0.0005%
1937	—	16	0.0016%
1938	—	19	0.0019%
1939	—	14	0.0014%
1940	—	23	0.0022%
1941	—	26	0.0023%
1942	—	18	0.0014%
1943	—	26	0.002%
1944	—	13	0.001%
1945	—	27	0.0022%
1946	—	45	0.003%
1947	—	81	0.0049%
1948	—	56	0.0035%
1949	—	87	0.0054%
1950	—	91	0.0057%
1951	—	99	0.0058%
1952	—	145	0.0083%
1953	—	145	0.0082%
1954	—	115	0.0063%
1955	—	113	0.0061%
1956	—	135	0.0071%
1957	—	134	0.007%
1958	—	121	0.0064%
1959	—	100	0.0053%
1960	—	74	0.0039%
1961	—	84	0.0044%
1962	—	81	0.0044%
1963	—	118	0.0066%
1964	—	81	0.0046%
1965	—	64	0.0039%
1966	—	72	0.0046%
1967	—	73	0.0048%
1968	—	77	0.0051%
1969	—	116	0.0075%
1970	—	143	0.009%
1971	—	109	0.0073%
1972	—	113	0.0083%
1973	—	52	0.004%
1974	—	103	0.0079%
1975	—	93	0.0072%
1976	—	91	0.0071%
1977	—	81	0.006%
1978	—	134	0.01%
1979	—	128	0.0091%
1980	—	157	0.0107%
1981	—	196	0.0133%
1982	—	195	0.013%
1983	—	215	0.0146%
1984	—	226	0.0152%
1985	—	250	0.0165%
1986	—	241	0.016%
1987	—	268	0.0176%
1988	—	284	0.0182%
1989	—	267	0.0165%
1990	—	293	0.0177%
1991	—	310	0.019%
1992	—	446	0.0279%
1993	—	409	0.0262%
1994	—	494	0.0322%
1995	—	585	0.0388%
1996	—	477	0.0319%
1997	—	452	0.0306%
1998	—	520	0.0347%
1999	—	465	0.0311%
2000	—	521	0.0341%
2001	—	515	0.0342%
2002	—	513	0.0342%
2003	—	516	0.0339%
2004	—	546	0.0358%
2005	—	598	0.0391%
2006	—	655	0.0418%
2007	—	642	0.0407%
2008	—	832	0.0538%
2009	—	882	0.059%
2010	—	1,115	0.0774%
2011	—	1,099	0.0771%
2012	—	1,182	0.0829%
2013	—	1,347	0.0946%
2014	—	1,420	0.0975%
2015	—	1,320	0.0907%
2016	—	1,372	0.0952%
2017	—	1,220	0.0874%
2018	—	1,193	0.0868%
2019	—	1,153	0.0852%
2020	—	988	0.0776%
2021	—	1,077	0.0881%
2022	—	1,007	0.0763%
2023	—	1,041	0.0804%

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Names Like Reid

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What names are variants of Reid?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Reid.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Read	Red	English
Reade	Red; near the reeds; red-haired	English
Redd	Near the reeds; red-haired	English
Reed	Red	English

What names sound like Reid?

If you like how Reid sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Reid.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Reide	Red	English
Reyd	Red	English

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Siblings of Reid

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Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Hazel	Hazelnut tree	English

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10 Comments

Sadie Nov 29 at 8:25 am

A calm, strong but gentle name for baby boy.

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coco Oct 6 at 6:26 pm

i have a crush named reid!!! he is so hot

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Amanda May 17 at 9:46 am

For my husband and I, choosing a boy name did not come easy. We had several girl names ready to go, but there weren’t any boy names that stuck out to us. Apparently one day on a road trip I suggested the name Reid (as well as a million others). I did not know it but that name stick with my husband and three months later he told me it was the one. He had been thinking and praying it over and that was our sons name.
It’s short and simple and goes perfectly for a first or middle name. It’s also not incredibly common like Matt or Tom.
We love our baby Reid.

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Anina Hately Sep 19 at 9:27 am

Reid

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Katie May 17 at 10:48 am

My mother in law suggested it a couple months before he was born. It was a surname in her family so there’s a little history involved. I didn’t like it at first, but as baby day came closer, it kept staying on the list of names until we had it narrowed down to two. We didn’t officially settle on Reid until the morning after he was born.

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Chelsea Beaty May 17 at 10:20 am

My husband and I both think Reid is a strong name. I am a school teacher so picking out a name was more challenging than I expected. I have never taught a Reid!

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Reid A Marsh Sep 23 at 1:22 am

This is my name, pretty solid all around. Zero complaints. 12/10

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- Reid Dec 30 at 7:47 am
  
  Hi Reid! It’s me, The Slightly Less Cool Reid.
  
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Sam Apr 23 at 9:46 am

It was the only name on both our top three lists

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Andrea Oct 24 at 10:17 pm

We wanted a musical name and Reed popped up. When I mentioned it to my husband it clicked! Reid is the name of the person who started my husband on playing guitar! So it was fate.

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