Jessie vs Reginald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jessie

Girl #807 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew/Scottish

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#807
Total SSA Count
348
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jess, Jes

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Jessie Rank #807
Reginald Rank #1,181

Jessie is more popular, ranked #807 vs #1181 for Reginald.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jessie ___

  • Jessie Mae
  • Jessie Ann
  • Jessie Lynn
  • Jessie Rae
  • Jessie Claire
  • Jessie June

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 Jessie

Katie Lucy Lily Molly Sam

If you choose Reginald

Archibald Theodore Millicent Beatrice Edmund

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jessie or Reginald more popular?

Jessie is more popular, ranked #807 compared to Reginald at #1181 in the United States.

What do Jessie and Reginald mean?

Jessie means "God is gracious" (Hebrew/Scottish origin). Reginald means "counsel, power" (Germanic origin).

Are Jessie and Reginald boy or girl names?

Jessie is primarily a girl name. Reginald is primarily a boy name.

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