Reinaldo
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Reinaldo is a Germanic name meaning “ruler of counsel”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 100% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Reinaldo
Reinaldo is a name of Germanic origin, functioning as the Spanish and Portuguese equivalent of the English name Reynold. It derives from the elements 'ragin', meaning 'counsel' or 'advice', and 'wald', meaning 'rule' or 'power'. Through the historical migration of Germanic tribes, the name integrated into the Romance languages of the Iberian Peninsula as an aristocratic identifier.
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Gender Usage of the Name Reinaldo
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Reinaldo is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Reinaldo
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
Reinaldo is listed under Rare Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 451K births |
| United Kingdom | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 2,000M births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 821K births |
| Australia | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 29.6M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Reinaldo ranked #9,497 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Reinaldo shows early signs of usage.
Historically, its best recorded position was #965 in 1963. Its lowest recorded position was #10,567 in 2014. Over the last 10 years (2015–2025) the name fell -4100 places (from #5,397 to #9,497).
Name StyleMethodology
Reinaldo is classified as Vintage Boy Names because its historical peak was 1963, followed by a decline to 0% of that peak and a recent recovery to 4.67x the preceding level.Explain More
Although the name also meets the Classic criteria, the Vintage pattern is more strongly supported: a decline to 0% of the historical peak followed by a 4.67x recent recovery. The competing Classic pattern is supported by activity across 66% of available years and continued recent use at 3 births per year, giving the selected Style an evidence margin of 34 percentage points.
Characteristics of the Name Reinaldo
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
- o — Boy Names Ending in “o”
Name AestheticMethodology
Reinaldo consists of three syllables with a complex stress pattern that suggests authority. It is a historic name carried by Renaud de Châtillon, a prominent figure during the Crusades. The name possesses a Strong & Powerful aesthetic rooted in its noble historical associations.
Middle Names For Reinaldo
Middle names used with ReinaldoMethodology
Reinaldo is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Reinaldo Antonio · Reinaldo Luis · Reinaldo Enrique · Reinaldo Jose · Reinaldo VicenteView all 30 boy middle names.
- Total 44 middle names used with Reinaldo
- 3 girl middle names used with Reinaldo
- 10 unisex middle names used with Reinaldo
Middle name suggestions for ReinaldoMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Reinaldo is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “a”.
Examples: Reinaldo Allen · Reinaldo Allan · Reinaldo Alvin · Reinaldo Asher · Reinaldo Anson. View all 74 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Reinaldo
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Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Ronald · Reynaldo · Ronaldo · View all 21 names
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Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Reynaldo · Renaldo · Rinaldo · View all 12 names
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Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Robert · Richard · Ryan · View all Top 100 names
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Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Joe · Leo · Antonio · View all Top 100 names
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Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Isaiah · Alfredo · Alfonso · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Reinaldo”
Dictionary Meaning of "Reinaldo"Methodology
a male given name, equivalent to English Reynold
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How to Spell Reinaldo in ASL
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