James vs Regan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

James Rank #5
Regan Rank #2,346

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2346 for Regan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

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 James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Regan

Declan Fiona Connell Maeve Cian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Regan more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Regan at #2346 in the United States.

What do James and Regan mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Regan means "little king, royal one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Regan boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Regan is primarily a girl name.

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