Regal
Pronunciation: [ r-EEG-uhl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Regal first appeared in US Social Security records in 1984.
Over 55 babies have been named Regal in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Regal is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #13,379 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,379
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Regal
Regal is a boy name .
Is Regal a boy or girl name? Regal is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,379 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #24,951. Regal is more commonly used as a boy name.
Regal is currently ranked #13,379 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Regal include Reg, Rey, Reie, and Regkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Regal include Regan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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