Reginald vs Ernest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reginald

Boy #1,181 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"counsel, power"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Reginald Rank #1,181

Ernest Rank #1,085

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

Is Reginald or Ernest more popular?

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

What do Reginald and Ernest mean?

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

Are Reginald and Ernest boy or girl names?

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