Oliver vs Raegan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raegan

Girl #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little ruler, impulsive one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#458
Total SSA Count
682
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rae, Rae-Rae

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Oliver Rank #3
Raegan Rank #458

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #458 for Raegan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Raegan ___

  • Raegan Grace
  • Raegan Mae
  • Raegan Elizabeth
  • Raegan Claire
  • Raegan Ann
  • Raegan Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

If you choose Raegan

Riley Finley Kennedy Quinn Sloane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oliver or Raegan more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Raegan at #458 in the United States.

What do Oliver and Raegan mean?

Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Raegan means "little ruler, impulsive one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Oliver and Raegan boy or girl names?

Oliver is primarily a boy name. Raegan is primarily a girl name.

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