Reinhold

Norse

"warrior or judgment"

Reinhold Origin and Meaning

The name Reinhold is a boy's name of German, Swedish origin.

Reinhold is a masculine name of Germanic origin meaning 'wise ruler' or 'counsel ruler,' derived from the elements 'ragin' (counsel) and 'wald' (rule). This traditional name has deep historical roots in German-speaking countries and Scandinavia, where it has been used since medieval times. While Reinhold enjoyed considerable popularity throughout Europe in earlier centuries, particularly during the 18th and 19th centuries, its usage has declined in modern times. Today, it's considered a classic but somewhat uncommon name that carries an air of dignity and old-world charm. The name remains more prevalent in Germanic countries and communities with strong German heritage, where traditional naming patterns are still valued.

Reinhold Rank in US Top 1000

# 991 in the US

Famous People Named Reinhold

• Reinhold Weege American TV writer, producer and director
• (Karl Paul) Reinhold Niebuhr American theologian
• Adolf Otto Reinhold Windaus German chemist; winner of the Nobel Prize
• Reinhold Tiling German engineer and pilot
• Reinhold Glière Russian composer
• Reinhold Mack German record producer
• Reinhold Fanz German footballer and manager
• Reinhold Joest German racing driver
• Reinhold Heil German,American film compoer
• Judge Reinhold American actor

The name Reinhold in Pop Culture

• Reinhold "Dan" Fielding (Elmore) character on TV's "Night Court"