Meaning and Origin of the Name Reggie

The name Reggie is trendy and a popular English boy’s name.

The name originates from the name Reginald.

Reggie is a well-known name and it’s easy to pronounce. The meaning of Reggie is simply king.

Popularity

Until recently, Reggie has not been in the top 100 baby boys names in England since records began in 1904. However, in 2017 Reggie was the 51st most popular baby boys name in England and Wales with 1,280 babies being given this name.

Famous People with the name Reggie

There are several famous people with the name Reggie, and they include:

• Reggie Yates, who is a British actor and radio DJ.
• Reggie Watts is a German man who is a comedian, singer, beatboxer, and actor.
• Reggie Kray is one of the Kray Twins, who were famous English criminals in the 1950s and sixties.
• Reggie Mantle is a famous comic teenager.
• And Reggie Jackson is a former American baseball player.

So, while Reggie hasn’t been a popular name, it has been given to many famous people and is a classic name with simple spelling.

Useful Resources

• Discover the meaning and popularity of other English boys’ names on our website.
• Also see the name, Reginald