Howard vs Reginald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Boy #1,181 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"counsel, power"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish American

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Howard Rank #1,056

Reginald Rank #1,181

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1181 for Reginald.

Is Howard or Reginald more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Reginald at #1181 in the United States.

What do Howard and Reginald mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Reginald means "counsel, power" (Germanic origin).

Are Howard and Reginald boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Reginald is primarily a boy name.