Reid

Meaning of Reid

Reid means "red-haired." It is a nickname that became a surname and then a given name.

Reid has Scottish roots — browse every Scottish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Reid

Reid has held fairly steady, sitting around #293 in 2025 after peaking at #258 in 2016.

Notable people named Reid

• Reid Hoffman
  LinkedIn co-founder, venture capitalist
• Reid Scott
  American actor
• Reid Detmers
  Professional baseball player
• Reid Flair
  Professional wrestler
• Reid Coolsaet
  Canadian marathon runner

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Questions about the name Reid

What does the name Reid mean?

Reid means reid means "red-haired." it is a nickname that became a surname and then a given name, and it comes from Scottish origins.

Is Reid a boy's or a girl's name?

Reid is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Reid?

In 2025, Reid ranked #293 for boys, up from #300 the year before.

When was Reid most popular?

Reid peaked at #258 in 2016.