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Reginal

♂ Boy

Pronounced REJ-uh-nul /ˈrɛdʒ.ə.nəl/Medium

Meaning: Reginal is a variant of Reginald, from the Germanic Reginald — ragin ('counsel; advice') plus wald ('rule; power'), so 'counsel power' or 'wise ruler'. The shortened -al spelling is a modern American development, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A short spin on Reginald: Reginal means 'counsel power; wise ruler' (said 'REJ-uh-nul').
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Origin LowEnglish, Germanic
MeaningReginal is a variant of Reginald, from the Germanic Reginald — ragin ('counsel; advice') plus wald ('rule; power'), so 'counsel power' or 'wise ruler'. The shortened -al spelling is a modern American development, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13747 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1970
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,589

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197019142024

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

Reginal stands behind Reginald, from the Germanic Reginald — ragin ('counsel') plus wald ('rule; power'). The Normans carried Reginald into England, where it flourished for centuries. Reginal is a trimmed modern spelling, used most in the American South, and it keeps the dignity of the original (said 'REJ-uh-nul').

In the U.S. it is rare, against much heavier use of Reginald. Rare, dignified, and classic-rooted.

Did you know? Reginald's Germanic parts are ragin, 'counsel', and wald, 'rule' — put together, 'the one who rules by good counsel'. Reginal is the trimmed spelling of that old name, which we note (said 'REJ-uh-nul').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Reginal — Variant of Reginald, from Germanic ragin + wald

Variations

ReginaldReginaldReynold

Nicknames

ReggieReg

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Reginal mean?

Reginal means 'counsel power; wise ruler' — a variant of Reginald, from Germanic ragin ('counsel') plus wald ('rule').

How do you pronounce Reginal?

It's said REJ-uh-nul /ˈrɛdʒ.ə.nəl/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Reginal a boy or girl name?

Reginal is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Reginal?

Reginal is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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