Reinaldo
4 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Germanic / Spanish ◈ 4 syllables
"Wise ruler, kings counsel"

From Germanic / Spanish

Reinaldo is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Reynaldo, ultimately from the Old Germanic Raginald — a compound of ragin (counsel, advice) and wald (rule), meaning wise ruler or one who rules by counsel. Read more about the origin of this name below ↓

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Reinaldo at a glance
MeaningWise ruler, kings counsel
OriginGermanic / Spanish
GenderMale
Syllables4
NumerologyLife Path 6
US Rank (today)#6295
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Origin & history of Reinaldo
1
Germanic / Spanish roots
Reinaldo is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Reynaldo, ultimately from the Old Germanic Raginald — a compound of ragin (counsel, advice) and wald (rule), meaning wise ruler or one who rules by counsel. The name has been a beloved choice in Hispanic communities for centuries. As an American given name, Reinaldo peaked in 1963 alongside the broader American interest in Spanish masculine names with deep historical roots.
2
Root name
The root form of Reinaldo is Reynaldo / Reginald — meaning Wise ruler, kings counsel.
3
Modern usage
Reinaldo remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Reinaldo?
1963 peak year
Reinaldo's usage has held roughly steady recently. Today, Reinaldo is a rare name in U.S. records with about 15 babies named Reinaldo each year. At its height in 1963, Reinaldo reached #811 nationally — 88 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 1960s. In all, around 3,927 babies have been registered as Reinaldo since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
88 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #811)
15 Avg. per year
(last decade)
150 Total registrations
last 10 years
3,927 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #6,295) Rare
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Reinaldo
6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.
❤️Nurturing
🏡Home-centred
⚖️Just
🌸Generous
R9
E5
I9
N5
A1
L3
D4
O6
Sum: 42 → Life path 6
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Personality of Reinaldo
❤️
Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
🏡
Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
⚖️
Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
🌸
Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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