Reginald vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reginald

Boy #1,181 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"counsel, power"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Reginald Rank #1,181

Gary Rank #1,133

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

Is Reginald or Gary more popular?

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

What do Reginald and Gary mean?

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

Are Reginald and Gary boy or girl names?

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