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	860	6	0.0012%
1913	942	7	0.0012%
1914	—	0	0%
1915	913	18	0.002%
1916	1,122	10	0.001%
1917	1,160	10	0.001%
1918	1,175	10	0.0009%
1919	913	22	0.0021%
1920	811	33	0.003%
1921	795	36	0.0031%
1922	809	34	0.0031%
1923	889	27	0.0024%
1924	768	40	0.0034%
1925	829	31	0.0027%
1926	813	31	0.0028%
1927	808	33	0.003%
1928	806	32	0.003%
1929	990	18	0.0017%
1930	1,008	17	0.0016%
1931	1,266	7	0.0007%
1932	951	17	0.0017%
1933	1,105	10	0.0011%
1934	1,455	5	0.0005%
1935	934	17	0.0017%
1936	1,399	5	0.0005%
1937	914	16	0.0016%
1938	893	19	0.0019%
1939	959	14	0.0014%
1940	837	23	0.0022%
1941	816	26	0.0023%
1942	952	18	0.0014%
1943	848	26	0.002%
1944	1,012	13	0.001%
1945	791	27	0.0022%
1946	716	45	0.003%
1947	624	81	0.0049%
1948	687	56	0.0035%
1949	595	87	0.0054%
1950	585	91	0.0057%
1951	580	99	0.0058%
1952	509	145	0.0083%
1953	513	145	0.0082%
1954	583	115	0.0063%
1955	589	113	0.0061%
1956	566	135	0.0071%
1957	575	134	0.007%
1958	603	121	0.0064%
1959	642	100	0.0053%
1960	712	74	0.0039%
1961	674	84	0.0044%
1962	689	81	0.0044%
1963	617	118	0.0066%
1964	686	81	0.0046%
1965	713	64	0.0039%
1966	694	72	0.0046%
1967	692	73	0.0048%
1968	673	77	0.0051%
1969	618	116	0.0075%
1970	593	143	0.009%
1971	662	109	0.0073%
1972	625	113	0.0083%
1973	825	52	0.004%
1974	664	103	0.0079%
1975	697	93	0.0072%
1976	700	91	0.0071%
1977	741	81	0.006%
1978	622	134	0.01%
1979	642	128	0.0091%
1980	603	157	0.0107%
1981	541	196	0.0133%
1982	549	195	0.013%
1983	517	215	0.0146%
1984	518	226	0.0152%
1985	506	250	0.0165%
1986	526	241	0.016%
1987	502	268	0.0176%
1988	504	284	0.0182%
1989	549	267	0.0165%
1990	546	293	0.0177%
1991	539	310	0.019%
1992	450	446	0.0279%
1993	469	409	0.0262%
1994	428	494	0.0322%
1995	381	585	0.0388%
1996	440	477	0.0319%
1997	449	452	0.0306%
1998	421	520	0.0347%
1999	453	465	0.0311%
2000	434	521	0.0341%
2001	440	515	0.0342%
2002	446	513	0.0342%
2003	452	516	0.0339%
2004	443	546	0.0358%
2005	422	598	0.0391%
2006	415	655	0.0418%
2007	426	642	0.0407%
2008	360	832	0.0538%
2009	343	882	0.059%
2010	291	1,115	0.0774%
2011	297	1,099	0.0771%
2012	289	1,182	0.0829%
2013	256	1,347	0.0946%
2014	255	1,420	0.0975%
2015	274	1,320	0.0907%
2016	254	1,372	0.0952%
2017	285	1,220	0.0874%
2018	285	1,193	0.0868%
2019	288	1,153	0.0852%
2020	316	988	0.0776%
2021	299	1,077	0.0881%
2022	323	1,007	0.0763%

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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

Lists With Reid

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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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9 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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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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