Girl

Regan

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Rare & Uncommon → Stable

✦ Meaning

“Irish surname from 'O'Riagáin,' meaning 'descendent of Riagan.' King Lear's daughter Regan carries tragic nobility, while modern usage emphasizes strength and independence.”

Popularity Over Time

Regan US popularity rank over timeRank 4535 in 1946 to rank 391 in 2001. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#391#2463#453519461960198020002024

Regan is not currently in the US top 1000.

Origin

GaelicIrish

Syllables

2

Nicknames

ReaGana

Style

LiteraryStrongBoldElegant

Famous Bearers

  • Regan from King Lear
  • Regan Burns (actress)

Cross-Cultural Notes

Irish origin, literary significance

People Also Ask

Irish surname from 'O'Riagáin,' meaning 'descendent of Riagan.' King Lear's daughter Regan carries tragic nobility, while modern usage emphasizes strength and independence.

Regan is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.

Popular nicknames for Regan include Rea, Gana.

Names that pair beautifully with Regan include Cordelia, Ophelia, Juliet, Ophelia.