Emma vs Regan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Regan

Girl #2,346 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little king, royal one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,346
Total SSA Count
78
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rege, Rea

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Regan Rank #2,346

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2346 for Regan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Regan ___

  • Regan Grace
  • Regan Claire
  • Regan Marie
  • Regan Jane
  • Regan Elizabeth
  • Regan Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Regan

Declan Fiona Connell Maeve Cian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Regan more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Regan at #2346 in the United States.

What do Emma and Regan mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Regan means "little king, royal one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Emma and Regan boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Regan is primarily a girl name.

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