"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace."
Christian Name · Germanic/French Origin
Reynold Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Reynold
boy
Reynold means "Counsel power; Ruler's advisor", a boy's name of Germanic/French origin. The name Reynold does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Reynold counsels with divine wisdom — government shouldered, people saved from falling, the advisor whose power flows from the Wonderful Counsellor.
Is Reynold in the Bible?
No — the name Reynold does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Counsel power; Ruler's advisor", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Reynold.
Pronunciation:/REN-uld/
OriginGermanic/French
MeaningCounsel power; Ruler's advisor
What does Reynold mean?
Reynold is a boy name of Germanic/French origin meaning "Counsel power; Ruler's advisor". Reynold gives counsel — and the Wonderful Counsellor guides all who seek Him. 'And his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God.' Reynold advises from the wisdom of the Wonderful Counsellor.
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What does Reynold mean in the Bible?
Reynold means "Counsel power; Ruler's advisor" and is a name of Germanic/French origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Reynold gives counsel — and the Wonderful Counsellor guides all who seek Him. 'And his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God.' Reynold advises from the wisdom of the Wonderful Counsellor.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Reynold?
Reynold is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Counsel power; Ruler's advisor" — not because Scripture names anyone Reynold.
"Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety."
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Which books of the Bible mention Reynold?
Reynold is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Reynold?
Reynold counsels with divine wisdom — government shouldered, people saved from falling, the advisor whose power flows from the Wonderful Counsellor.
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Other Germanic/French biblical names that share the spirit of "Counsel power; Ruler's advisor" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Reynold
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Ottilie
girl
"Prosperous in battle; Wealthy"
Reynold & Ottilie
Amelie
girl
"Industrious; Striving"
Reynold & Amelie
Hattie
girl
"Ruler of the home"
Reynold & Hattie
Hazel
girl
"Hazel tree; Light brown color"
Reynold & Hazel
Jocelyn
girl
"Joyous; Little Goth; Cheerful"
Reynold & Jocelyn
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girl
"Joyous; Little Goth; Member of the Gauts"
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Reynold name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Reynold
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Reynold?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Reynold?
You can read every verse where Reynold appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.