Regan vs Dex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Regan

Boy #4,003 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king, of royal descent"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

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Boy #3,878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"right-handed, skillful"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Regan Rank #4,003

Dex Rank #3,878

Dex is more popular, ranked #3878 vs #4003 for Regan.

Is Regan or Dex more popular?

Dex is more popular, ranked #3878 compared to Regan at #4003 in the United States.

What do Regan and Dex mean?

Regan means "little king, of royal descent" (Irish Gaelic origin). Dex means "right-handed, skillful" (Latin origin).

Are Regan and Dex boy or girl names?

Regan is primarily a boy name. Dex is primarily a boy name.