Rodney vs Reginald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rodney

Boy #1,086 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reed island, island near the clearing"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #1,181 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"counsel, power"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish American

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Rodney Rank #1,086

Reginald Rank #1,181

Rodney is more popular, ranked #1086 vs #1181 for Reginald.

Is Rodney or Reginald more popular?

Rodney is more popular, ranked #1086 compared to Reginald at #1181 in the United States.

What do Rodney and Reginald mean?

Rodney means "reed island, island near the clearing" (Old English origin). Reginald means "counsel, power" (Germanic origin).

Are Rodney and Reginald boy or girl names?

Rodney is primarily a boy name. Reginald is primarily a boy name.