Kenny vs Reginald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenny

Boy #1,355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born of fire (head of fire)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,355
Total SSA Count
140
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ken

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kenny Rank #1,355
Reginald Rank #1,181

Reginald is more popular, ranked #1181 vs #1355 for Kenny.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kenny ___

  • Kenny James
  • Kenny Michael
  • Kenny Robert
  • Kenny Lee
  • Kenny Ray
  • Kenny Thomas

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 Kenny

Tammy Bobby Donnie Lynda Johnny

If you choose Reginald

Archibald Theodore Millicent Beatrice Edmund

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenny or Reginald more popular?

Reginald is more popular, ranked #1181 compared to Kenny at #1355 in the United States.

What do Kenny and Reginald mean?

Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Reginald means "counsel, power" (Germanic origin).

Are Kenny and Reginald boy or girl names?

Kenny is primarily a boy name. Reginald is primarily a boy name.

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