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Reynold

♂ Boy

Pronounced REN-uld /ˈrɛn.əld/Medium

Meaning: From the Germanic Reginald/Raginald, ragin ('counsel; advice') + wald ('rule; power') - 'ruler's advisor; powerful counsel.' A sturdy medieval classic.Medium

In 30 seconds: A sturdy medieval classic: Reynold means 'ruler's advisor; powerful counsel' (said 'REN-uld'). Strong and vintage.
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Origin MediumGermanic, English
MeaningFrom the Germanic Reginald/Raginald, ragin ('counsel; advice') + wald ('rule; power') - 'ruler's advisor; powerful counsel.' A sturdy medieval classic.
U.S. rank (2025)#10447 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1922
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,670

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192218932025

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

Reynold is from the Germanic Reginald/Raginald, ragin ('counsel') + wald ('rule'), 'powerful counsel.' A vintage classic tied to the Norman world, rare in the U.S. today (said 'REN-uld').

In the U.S. it appears rarely now, more common in earlier generations. Rare, vintage, and strong.

Did you know? Reynold comes from the Germanic Reginald - 'counsel' plus 'rule' - so it reads 'ruler's advisor; powerful counsel,' a sturdy medieval name (said 'REN-uld').
Overall data confidence 55%
References - Reynold — Germanic Reginald; 'ruler's advisor'

Variations

ReynaldReginaldRenault

Nicknames

ReyReno

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Reginald— the fuller classic form
Reynaldo— the Spanish form
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Reynold mean?

Reynold is Germanic, from Reginald - 'counsel' plus 'rule' - 'ruler's advisor; powerful counsel.'

How do you pronounce Reynold?

It's said REN-uld /ˈrɛn.əld/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Reynold a boy or girl name?

Reynold is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Reynold?

Reynold is a rare name in the U.S.

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