Elmer vs Reginald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elmer

Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #1,181 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"counsel, power"

Origin: Germanic

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Elmer Rank #1,169

Reginald Rank #1,181

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #1181 for Reginald.

Is Elmer or Reginald more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Reginald at #1181 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Reginald mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Reginald means "counsel, power" (Germanic origin).

Are Elmer and Reginald boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Reginald is primarily a boy name.