Reginald vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reginald

Boy #1,181 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"counsel, power"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Reginald Rank #1,181

Carl Rank #1,035

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1181 for Reginald.

Is Reginald or Carl more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Reginald at #1181 in the United States.

What do Reginald and Carl mean?

Reginald means "counsel, power" (Germanic origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Reginald and Carl boy or girl names?

Reginald is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.