Record vs Reynolds

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reynolds

Boy #5,009 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"counsel power, wise advisor"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,009
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rey, Rey-Rey, Noldy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Record Rank #5,112
Reynolds Rank #5,009

Reynolds is more popular, ranked #5009 vs #5112 for Record.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Record ___

  • Record James
  • Record Lee
  • Record Wayne
  • Record Dean

Reynolds ___

  • Reynolds James
  • Reynolds Thomas
  • Reynolds Cole
  • Reynolds Grant
  • Reynolds Pierce
  • Reynolds Flynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Record

Chase Gauge Tempo Reed

If you choose Reynolds

Harrison Fletcher Monroe Blythe Waverly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Record or Reynolds more popular?

Reynolds is more popular, ranked #5009 compared to Record at #5112 in the United States.

What do Record and Reynolds mean?

Record means "To call to mind; to remember (from recordari)" (Latin origin). Reynolds means "counsel power, wise advisor" (Germanic origin).

Are Record and Reynolds boy or girl names?

Record is primarily a boy name. Reynolds is primarily a boy name.

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