Larry vs Reginald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Larry

Boy #1,070 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crowned with laurels, victorious"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American British Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,070
Total SSA Count
204
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lar

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Larry Rank #1,070
Reginald Rank #1,181

Larry is more popular, ranked #1070 vs #1181 for Reginald.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Larry ___

  • Larry James
  • Larry David
  • Larry Gene
  • Larry Allen
  • Larry Wayne

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 Larry

Gary Barry Terry Susan Sandra

If you choose Reginald

Archibald Theodore Millicent Beatrice Edmund

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Larry or Reginald more popular?

Larry is more popular, ranked #1070 compared to Reginald at #1181 in the United States.

What do Larry and Reginald mean?

Larry means "crowned with laurels, victorious" (Latin origin). Reginald means "counsel, power" (Germanic origin).

Are Larry and Reginald boy or girl names?

Larry is primarily a boy name. Reginald is primarily a boy name.

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