What does the name Reginald mean?

The name Reginald means "Ruler's advisor".

What is the origin of the name Reginald?

Reginald is a name of Latin origin.

In 2023, 176 babies were named Reginald in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Reginald is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 176 ↘

All-Time Total: 110,599

Peak Year: 1962

Reginald is of Germanic origin, derived from the elements "ragin" meaning "advice" and "wald" meaning "rule."

Reginald VelJohnson - Actor known for "Family Matters."
Reginald Denny - Actor in classic Hollywood films.
Reginald Hudlin - Director of "House Party" and "Boomerang."
Reginald Fessenden - Inventor of radio broadcasting technology.
Reginald Arvizu - Bassist for the band Korn.
Reginald Marsh - Painter known for urban scenes.
Reginald Pole - English cardinal and Archbishop of Canterbury.
Reginald Perrin - Fictional character in "The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin."

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Girl names closely related to Reginald

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