Reynold
Reynold is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Powerful advisor or ruler's counsel.
Origin and history
Reynold is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from elements meaning counsel and ruler. It is an English variant of Reginald and cognate to the Scandinavian name Ragnvald. While historically well-established, it remains relatively uncommon in contemporary U.S. usage.
Popularity in the United States
4,672 babies in the United States have been named Reynold since 1880. It ranks #1814 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1879.
States where it is most popular
- NY (23 %)
- PA (20.9 %)
- MN (14.1 %)
- CA (9.7 %)
- IL (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 23 |
| 1900-1910 | 65 |
| 1910-1920 | 518 |
| 1920-1930 | 748 |
| 1930-1940 | 676 |
| 1940-1950 | 666 |
| 1950-1960 | 630 |
| 1960-1970 | 448 |
| 1970-1980 | 264 |
| 1980-1990 | 229 |
| 1990-2000 | 149 |
| 2000-2010 | 108 |
| 2010-2019 | 100 |
| 2020-2029 | 48 |
Famous people named Reynold
- Reynold Brown: Artist, Illustrator
- Reynold Weidenaar: Artist, Printmaker
Nicknames
Rey, Ren
Fun facts
- Reynold shares the same Germanic roots as Reginald and Reynolds, entering English via Old French after the Norman Conquest.
- Variants of the name appear in medieval folklore, most notably associated with the tale of Reynard the Fox.