Meaning: Red in the surname route; also the reed plant
The story
Reed can continue a surname originally describing red hair or a ruddy complexion. It can also refer directly to the marsh plant; those two naming routes should be kept distinct.
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
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Style
- Modern
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- Nature
Origins
Reed comes from English.
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