Reynaldo

counsel ruler or powerful advisor (Germanic via Spanish)

Reynaldo is a spanish / other boy name in the Philippines. PSA rank #7 (248,182 records), 3 syllables.

Spanish / Other Spanish colonial
PSA rank
#7
Count
248,182
Syllables
3
Origin
Spanish / Other
Historical layer
Spanish colonial
Sound
Strong

Origin and meaning

counsel ruler or powerful advisor (Germanic via Spanish)

Reynaldo derives from the Germanic elements 'ragin' (counsel) and 'wald' (rule), popularized in the Hispanic world as Reinaldo or Reynaldo. In the Philippines, it became one of the most widespread traditional Spanish-derived male given names across the 20th century.

Reynaldo is the Spanish variation of the Germanic name Reginald/Reynold, composed of elements meaning 'counsel/advice' and 'ruler/power'. It was introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period.

Spanish 80% Other 20%

Name character

Strength
4/5
Modernity
1/5
Formal feel
3/5
Sound: Strong Ruler Pairs with short or long surnames Travels well High origin confidence

In the Philippines

A staple classic Filipino male name. Bearers are almost universally nicknamed 'Rey' (or 'Naldo', 'Naldy', 'Boy'). It also frequently appears in compound names like Reynaldo Jose or John Reynaldo.

Best known for: Reynaldo 'Rey' Valera (Filipino singer-songwriter)

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Reynaldo with popular surnames

How the first name sits with a mother's maiden surname and father's surname.

Reynaldo dela Cruz Garcia 80
3–3–3 · RCG
Reynaldo dela Cruz Reyes 79
3–3–2 · RCR
Reynaldo Garcia dela Cruz 81
3–3–3 · RGC
Reynaldo Garcia Reyes 81
3–3–2 · RGR
Reynaldo Reyes dela Cruz 82
3–2–3 · RRC
Reynaldo Reyes Garcia 82
3–2–3 · RRG
Reynaldo Ramos dela Cruz 82
3–2–3 · RRC
Reynaldo Ramos Garcia 82
3–2–3 · RRG
Reynaldo Ramos Reyes 77
3–2–2 · RRR
Reynaldo Mendoza dela Cruz 80
3–3–3 · RMC
Reynaldo Mendoza Garcia 81
3–3–3 · RMG
Reynaldo Mendoza Reyes 81
3–3–2 · RMR
Reynaldo Santos dela Cruz 85
3–2–3 · RSC
Reynaldo Santos Garcia 85
3–2–3 · RSG
Reynaldo Santos Reyes 85
3–2–2 · RSR
Reynaldo Flores dela Cruz 85
3–2–3 · RFC
Reynaldo Flores Garcia 85
3–2–3 · RFG
Reynaldo Flores Reyes 82
3–2–2 · RFR
Reynaldo Gonzales dela Cruz 78
3–3–3 · RGC
Reynaldo Gonzales Garcia 78
3–3–3 · RGG
Reynaldo Gonzales Reyes 77
3–3–2 · RGR

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How do I use Reynaldo with two Filipino surnames?

Reynaldo is the given name. The full name is Reynaldo + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.

Is Reynaldo a common boy name in the Philippines?

PSA rank #7 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.