Regan

Meaning of Regan

Regan means "little king" or "regal."

Regan has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Regan

After ranking as high as #391 in 2001, Regan has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Regan

• Regan Smith
  Olympic swimmer
• Regan Burns
  American actress
• Regan Mizrahi
  American actress
• Regan Poole
  Welsh footballer
• Regan Hartley
  American writer

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Questions about the name Regan

What does the name Regan mean?

Regan means regan means "little king" or "regal.", and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Regan a boy's or a girl's name?

Regan is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Regan?

Regan did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Regan most popular?

Regan peaked at #391 in 2001.