Bernard vs Reginald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bernard

Boy #1,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave bear, strong as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,181 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"counsel, power"

Origin: Germanic

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Bernard Rank #1,320

Reginald Rank #1,181

Reginald is more popular, ranked #1181 vs #1320 for Bernard.

Is Bernard or Reginald more popular?

Reginald is more popular, ranked #1181 compared to Bernard at #1320 in the United States.

What do Bernard and Reginald mean?

Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin). Reginald means "counsel, power" (Germanic origin).

Are Bernard and Reginald boy or girl names?

Bernard is primarily a boy name. Reginald is primarily a boy name.