Gary vs Reginald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gary

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Boy #1,181 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"counsel, power"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish American

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Reginald Rank #1,181

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1181 for Reginald.

Is Gary or Reginald more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Reginald at #1181 in the United States.

What do Gary and Reginald mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Reginald means "counsel, power" (Germanic origin).

Are Gary and Reginald boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Reginald is primarily a boy name.