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Reginald

REJ-uh-nuld

Rare & Uncommon ↓ Falling

✦ Meaning

“From Latin 'Reginaldus' deriving from Germanic 'Reginwald' combining 'ragin' (counsel) and 'wald' (power). A regal, powerful counselor name with royal historical usage.”

Popularity Over Time

Reginald US popularity rank over timeRank 1175 in 2024 to rank 117 in 1968. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#117#646#11751900192019401960198020002024

Reginald is not currently in the US top 1000.

Origin

GermanicLatin

Syllables

3

Nicknames

ReggieRegRegs

Style

GrandClassicVintageElegant

Famous Bearers

  • Reginald Dwight (Elton John)
  • Reggie Bush (footballer)

Collections

Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Old Money Names → Royal Names → Vintage Revival →

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People Also Ask

From Latin 'Reginaldus' deriving from Germanic 'Reginwald' combining 'ragin' (counsel) and 'wald' (power). A regal, powerful counselor name with royal historical usage.

Reginald is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. Fewer parents are choosing it each year.

Popular nicknames for Reginald include Reggie, Reg, Regs.

Names that pair beautifully with Reginald include Alistair, Dashiell, Leander, Peregrine, Thaddeus.