Reginald
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Reginald is a Germanic name meaning “counsel power”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 99.98% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Reginald
Reginald is a name of Germanic origin, derived from the Old High German Raginwald. It is composed of the roots ragin, meaning counsel, and wald, meaning ruler or power. This name entered the English language via the Old French form Reynold and was frequently used by the Anglo-Norman nobility. It signifies the concept of a ruler who governs through wise counsel.
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Gender Usage of the Name Reginald
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Reginald is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.98% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Reginald
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Reginald is listed under Common Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 10K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 8.7K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 23K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 120K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Reginald ranked #444 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #1,369 in 2024 — an improvement of 925 places. Reginald is showing upward momentum and gaining recognition.
Historically, its best recorded position was #85, achieved in 1917 and 1920. Its lowest recorded position was #1,424 in 2022. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 593 places (from #1,037 to #444).
Name StyleMethodology
Reginald is classified as Timeless Boy Names because it appears across 100% of recorded years, averages 1,042 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 253 births per year recently.Characteristics of the Name Reginald
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 8 letters — Long Boy Names
- Starts with
- R — Boy Names Starting with R
- Ends with
- d — Boy Names Ending in “d”
Name AestheticMethodology
Reginald features three syllables that provide a formal and measured cadence. The name is strongly linked to various members of the British aristocracy and Reginald Pole. It possesses an Elegant & Timeless aesthetic.
Middle Names For Reginald
Middle names used with ReginaldMethodology
Reginald is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Reginald Eugene · Reginald Bernard · Reginald Lamont · Reginald Earl · Reginald MauriceView all 751 boy middle names.
- Total 1,150 middle names used with Reginald
- 98 girl middle names used with Reginald
- 266 unisex middle names used with Reginald
Middle name suggestions for ReginaldMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Reginald is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.
Examples: Reginald Jacob · Reginald Jason · Reginald Jesus · Reginald Jerry · Reginald Jared. View all 114 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Reginald
Royal UsageMethodology
Featured among Royal Boy Names, the name Reginald has been used by Reginald De Braose (born 1195).
Names Similar to Reginald
Sound Like Reginald Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Reginaldo · Reginold
Spelled Like Reginald Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Reginaldo · Reginal · Reginold
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Robert · Richard · Ryan · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Reginald Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: David · Richard · Donald · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Christopher · Anthony · Timothy · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Reginald”
Dictionary Meaning of "Reginald"Methodology
A male given name from the Germanic languages derived from a Latinized form of Reynold
Examples
- Reginald Wilfer is a name with rather a grand sound, suggesting on first acquaintance brasses in country churches, scrolls in stained-glass windows, and generally the De Wilfers who came over with the Conqueror. For, it is a remarkable fact in genealogy that no De Any ones ever came over with Anybody else. - - - He was shy, and unwilling to own to the name of Reginald, as being too aspiring and self-assertive a name. In his signature he used only the initial R., and imparted what it really stood for, to none but chosen friends, under the seal of confidence.
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How to Spell Reginald in ASL
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