Percy vs Reginald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Percy

Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,256
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Perce

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Percy Rank #1,256
Reginald Rank #1,181

Reginald is more popular, ranked #1181 vs #1256 for Percy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Percy ___

  • Percy James
  • Percy Arthur
  • Percy Edmund
  • Percy Oliver
  • Percy George
  • Percy Fox

Reginald ___

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

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If you choose Reginald

Archibald Theodore Millicent Beatrice Edmund

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Percy or Reginald more popular?

Reginald is more popular, ranked #1181 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Percy and Reginald mean?

Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin). Reginald means "counsel, power" (Germanic origin).

Are Percy and Reginald boy or girl names?

Percy is primarily a boy name. Reginald is primarily a boy name.

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