Reginald vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reginald

Boy #1,181 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"counsel, power"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Reginald Rank #1,181

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1181 for Reginald.

Is Reginald or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Reginald at #1181 in the United States.

What do Reginald and Richard mean?

Reginald means "counsel, power" (Germanic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Reginald and Richard boy or girl names?

Reginald is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.