Reginald vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reginald

Boy #1,181 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"counsel, power"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish American

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Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Reginald Rank #1,181

Howard Rank #1,056

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1181 for Reginald.

Is Reginald or Howard more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Reginald at #1181 in the United States.

What do Reginald and Howard mean?

Reginald means "counsel, power" (Germanic origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Reginald and Howard boy or girl names?

Reginald is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.