Ernest vs Reginald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ernest

Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,181 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"counsel, power"

Origin: Germanic

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Ernest Rank #1,085

Reginald Rank #1,181

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 vs #1181 for Reginald.

Is Ernest or Reginald more popular?

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 compared to Reginald at #1181 in the United States.

What do Ernest and Reginald mean?

Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin). Reginald means "counsel, power" (Germanic origin).

Are Ernest and Reginald boy or girl names?

Ernest is primarily a boy name. Reginald is primarily a boy name.