Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Read Updated December 13, 2025 by Jennifer M. Read Gender: Male Origin: English Meaning: Red-haired ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Read? The name Read is primarily a male name of English origin that means Red-haired. People who like the name Read also like: Caleb, Owen, Grayson, Knox, Chase, Caine, Gage, Kaida, Paige, Delia, Esme, Charlotte, Audrey, Bella Names like Read: Riot, Reid, Radu, Radia, Raed, Ryoto, Reth, Rati, Roddy, Roth, Ritu, Roetta, Rod, Reut, Rowdy, Rodo, Ridha, Ruairdh, Rhodey, Ruthie, Ruth, Rhodette, Rahat, Riad, Rhody, Reed, Ruddy, Rudo, Rohit, Rodd Stats for the Name Read Read is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Read is currently not ranked in U.S. births