Reginald vs Elmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reginald

Boy #1,181 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"counsel, power"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

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Reginald Rank #1,181

Elmer Rank #1,169

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

Is Reginald or Elmer more popular?

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

What do Reginald and Elmer mean?

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

Are Reginald and Elmer boy or girl names?

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