Reginald
Reginald is a boys' name of English origin meaning “counsel power, king's advisor.” Reginald comes from the Germanic 'ragin' (counsel) and 'wald' (power), denoting a royal advisor.
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how do you pronounce Reginald?
REJ-ih-nald
where does the name Reginald come from?
From the Latin Reginaldus, a Latinization of names from the Germanic Raginawaldaz, from ragin, counsel, and wald, rule; the spelling was influenced by the Latin regina, queen.
The name was brought to England by the Normans and has been used continuously since. While it peaked in the early 1900s, its distinguished sound and the versatile nicknames Reg and Reggie keep it viable for modern use.
how popular is this name?
Reginald has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 141 years since 1880. It peaked at #117 in 1968, and ranked #986 in 2020.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2020 | #986 |
| 2019 | #882 |
| 2018 | #832 |
| 2017 | #841 |
| 2016 | #820 |
| 2015 | #880 |
| 2014 | #806 |
| 2013 | #684 |
| 2012 | #658 |
| 2011 | #654 |
| 2010 | #614 |
| 2000 | #373 |
| 1990 | #230 |
| 1980 | #166 |
| 1970 | #142 |
| 1968 | #117 |
| 1960 | #144 |
| 1950 | #175 |
| 1940 | #234 |
| 1930 | #276 |
| 1920 | #359 |
| 1910 | #321 |
| 1900 | #430 |
| 1890 | #415 |
| 1880 | #482 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Reginald fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Reginald?
- Reginald VelJohnson (American actor, Die Hard, Family Matters)
- Reggie Jackson (American baseball Hall of Famer, 'Mr. October')
what are the nicknames and variants of Reginald?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Reginald?
what names go well with Reginald?
Sibling names that share Reginald's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Reginald
What does the name Reginald mean?
Reginald means “counsel power, king's advisor”.
What is the origin of the name Reginald?
Reginald comes from the English naming tradition. Related forms include Reynold and Ronald.
How popular is the name Reginald?
Reginald ranked #986 in the US in 2020, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1968, at #117, and it has spent 141 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Reginald a boy or girl name?
Reginald is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Reginald?
Reginald is pronounced REJ-ih-nald, with 3 syllables.
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