Reginald vs Gerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reginald

Boy #1,181 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"counsel, power"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish American

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Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Reginald Rank #1,181

Gerald Rank #1,168

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1181 for Reginald.

Is Reginald or Gerald more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Reginald at #1181 in the United States.

What do Reginald and Gerald mean?

Reginald means "counsel, power" (Germanic origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Reginald and Gerald boy or girl names?

Reginald is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.