Reginald
/???d??.?.n?ld/ · 3 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Germanic ◈ 3 syllables
"Wise ruler, counsel power"

From Germanic

Reginald means ruler's counsel or king's adviser — from the Germanic regin (counsel) and wald (ruler). Reggie Jackson IS Mr. October — the most clutch baseball player in postseason history. Reginald IS the most regally English long-form. Three syllables of Mr.-October-most-clutch, the most regally English, and Germanic king's-adviser.

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Reginald at a glance
MeaningWise ruler, counsel power
OriginGermanic
GenderMale
Syllables3
NumerologyLife Path 7
US Rank (today)#963
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Why parents love Reginald
  • Reggie Jackson IS Mr. October — most clutch postseason.
  • The most regally English long-form name.
  • Three syllables with a regal, Germanic sound: REJ-ih-nald.
  • The meaning ruler's counsel IS maximum wisdom.
  • Reggie IS the beloved diminutive.
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The vibe of Reginald
ruler's counselking's adviserGermanicreginwaldReggie JacksonMr. Octoberclutchregal
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Origin & history of Reginald
Germanic regin (counsel) + wald (ruler) → Reginald
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Germanic roots
Reginald means king's adviser. Reggie Jackson IS Mr. October — most clutch in postseason history.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Germanic; Reggie Jackson (born 1946).
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Today
Reginald remains a beloved choice, ranking #963 in the US. 112,157 babies have been named Reginald since 1880.
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How popular is Reginald?
1962 peak year
Reginald appears in U.S. registration data going all the way back to 1880, when records begin. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 1962, 2,646 babies received the name (ranked #133). Today it sits around #963, with roughly 231 babies named Reginald each year. Reginald's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 112,157 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
2,646 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #133)
231 Avg. per year
(last decade)
2,310 Total registrations
last 10 years
112,157 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #963) Popular
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Reginald
7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.

Reginald's Life Path 8 is the achiever's number — Mr.-October achievement. People named Reginald tend to be regal, clutch, and gifted at being the most clutch in October.

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Most clutch in October
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Mr-October
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King's-adviser
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Regal-English
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Germanic-counsel
R9
E5
G7
I9
N5
A1
L3
D4
Sum: 43 → Life path 7
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Personality of Reginald
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Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
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Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
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Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
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Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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