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Reynolds

♂ Boy

Pronounced REN-əldz /ˈrɛn.əldz/High

Meaning: From the surname Reynolds — 'son of Reynold', from Germanic ragin, 'counsel/advice', plus wald, 'rule, power' — 'mighty ruler'Medium

In 30 seconds: Mighty ruler: Reynolds is 'son of Reynold' — 'counsel-power'. Crisp, distinguished, and warm (painter Joshua Reynolds).
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Origin MediumGerman, English
MeaningFrom the surname Reynolds — 'son of Reynold', from Germanic ragin, 'counsel/advice', plus wald, 'rule, power' — 'mighty ruler'
U.S. rank (2025)#5349 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1923
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,674

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192318882025

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

Reynolds comes from the surname Reynolds — 'son of Reynold', from Germanic ragin, 'counsel, advice', plus wald, 'rule, power' — 'counsel-power; mighty ruler'. A crisp, distinguished surname-name (painter Sir Joshua Reynolds).

It registers thinly as a first name. Rare, son-of-Reynold at the root, and distinguished.

Did you know? Reynolds means 'son of Reynold' (Reynold from Germanic ragin + wald, 'counsel' + 'rule', hence 'mighty ruler') — a crisp surname-name (painter Sir Joshua Reynolds).
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name — Reynold — root etymology

Variations

ReynoldReinholtReynaldo

Nicknames

Rey

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Reynolds mean?

Reynolds means 'son of Reynold' — Germanic 'counsel-power; mighty ruler'.

How do you pronounce Reynolds?

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

Is Reynolds a boy or girl name?

Reynolds is a boy's name.

How popular is Reynolds?

Reynolds is a rare first name in the U.S.

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