James vs Reginald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Reginald Rank #1,181

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1181 for Reginald.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

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 James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Reginald

Archibald Theodore Millicent Beatrice Edmund

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Reginald more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Reginald at #1181 in the United States.

What do James and Reginald mean?

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

Are James and Reginald boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Reginald is primarily a boy name.

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