Reginald

Meaning of Reginald

Reginald means "advice" or "power" and "rule." So, it roughly translates to "powerful ruler" or "wise ruler."

Reginald has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Reginald

After ranking as high as #374 in 2000, Reginald has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Reginald

• Reginald VelJohnson
  Actor (Family Matters, Die Hard)
• Reginald Hudlin
  Film and television director
• Reginald Denny
  Truck driver, LA riots victim
• Reginald Lewis
  Businessman, first Black billionaire
• Reginald Rose
  Television and film writer

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Questions about the name Reginald

What does the name Reginald mean?

Reginald means reginald means "advice" or "power" and "rule." so, it roughly translates to "powerful ruler" or "wise ruler.", and it comes from German origins.

Is Reginald a boy's or a girl's name?

Reginald is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Reginald?

Reginald did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Reginald most popular?

Reginald peaked at #374 in 2000.