Reginald vs Jakob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reginald

Boy #1,181 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"counsel, power"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish American

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Boy #1,123 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

German Scandinavian Eastern European American

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Reginald Rank #1,181

Jakob Rank #1,123

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 vs #1181 for Reginald.

Is Reginald or Jakob more popular?

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 compared to Reginald at #1181 in the United States.

What do Reginald and Jakob mean?

Reginald means "counsel, power" (Germanic origin). Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Reginald and Jakob boy or girl names?

Reginald is primarily a boy name. Jakob is primarily a boy name.