Howard vs Reginald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,056
Total SSA Count
207
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Howie, Ward

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Reginald

Boy #1,181 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"counsel, power"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,181
Total SSA Count
176
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Reg, Reggie

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Popularity Comparison

Howard Rank #1,056
Reginald Rank #1,181

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Howard ___

  • Howard James
  • Howard Lee
  • Howard Dean
  • Howard Allen
  • Howard Eugene
  • Howard Albert

Reginald ___

  • Reginald Arthur
  • Reginald James
  • Reginald Edward
  • Reginald Thomas
  • Reginald William
  • Reginald George

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Howard

Clarence Bernard Edmund Dorothy Mildred

If you choose Reginald

Archibald Theodore Millicent Beatrice Edmund

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Howard or Reginald more popular?

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

What do Howard and Reginald mean?

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

Are Howard and Reginald boy or girl names?

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

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