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Reginald
BoyMeaning of Reginald: German: 'advisor to the ruler'
Reginald is a boy's name most strongly associated with German naming. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, and it is one of today's most-chosen names — 1286th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 239th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#1286
153 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#239
206 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
112,308
First recorded 1880 · peak 1962
Trend
falling
Style: popular
Popularity over time
Gender split
99% boys · 1% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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