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Reggie

♂ Boy

Pronounced REHJ-ee /ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.i/Medium

Meaning: Diminutive of Reginald, from Old Germanic Raginwald: 'ragin' (counsel) + 'wald' (rule, power)Medium

In 30 seconds: Reggie is an English boy's name, a friendly short form of Reginald, which traces to Old Germanic Raginwald meaning 'counsel' plus 'rule.' It turns a stately old name into something casual and warm.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Germanic
MeaningDiminutive of Reginald, from Old Germanic Raginwald: 'ragin' (counsel) + 'wald' (rule, power)
U.S. rank (2025)#1860 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births85 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1979
Total births (all-time)≈ 12,276

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197919062025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Reginald comes from Old Germanic Raginwald, combining 'ragin' (counsel) with 'wald' (rule, power), so the name carries a sense of wise authority. Reggie clips that long form into an everyday nickname that has long since stood on its own. Across Europe the same root produced relatives like Renaud, Rinaldo, and Ronald.

The soft double-g and 'ee' ending give it an approachable, playful sound. Two American sports greats carry it: Hall of Fame slugger Reggie Jackson, 'Mr. October,' and football's Reggie White.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Reggie is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Reggie — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

RenaudRinaldoReinoudReinoutRonald

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Reggie Jackson (1946–present)
    American Hall of Fame baseball outfielder nicknamed Mr. October; played for the Athletics, Orioles, Yankees, and Angels.
  • ★Reggie White (1961–2004)
    American Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end for the Eagles, Packers, and Panthers; Super Bowl XXXI champion.

If you like Reggie…

Reginald— The full name Reggie is drawn from, holding the 'counsel' and 'rule' meaning.
Ronald— A listed relative built on the same Germanic root.
Richie— shares Reggie's English roots
Robbie— lands in the same popularity range
Ollie— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Reggie mean?

Reggie is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Reggie?

It's commonly said REHJ-ee /ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.i/.

Is Reggie a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Reggie is used as a boy name.

How popular is Reggie?

In 2024, Reggie ranked #1977 in the U.S. for boys, with 79 births recorded.

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