Reginald
Reginald: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หษนษdอกสษชnษld/
Meaning and origin of Reginald
- A male given name from the Germanic languages derived from a Latinized form of Reynold.
Etymology
From Latin Reginaldus, Latinization of names deriving from Proto-Germanic *Raginawaldaz.
How popular is Reginald?
Since 1880, 757 girls and 111,551 boys in the U.S. have been named Reginald (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2117 in 1968. Its highest rank for boys was #117 in 1968. In 2025, 153 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Reginald FAQ
What does the name Reginald mean?
A male given name from the Germanic languages derived from a Latinized form of Reynold. From Latin Reginaldus, Latinization of names deriving from Proto-Germanic *Raginawaldaz.
What is the origin of the name Reginald?
Reginald is listed as a name of Germanic languages derived from a Latini origin.
How popular is the name Reginald?
Since 1880, 757 girls and 111,551 boys in the U.S. have been named Reginald (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2117 in 1968. Its highest rank for boys was #117 in 1968. In 2025, 153 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Reginald a boy or girl name?
Reginald is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 757 girls and 111,551 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.