Oliver 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

Oliver Rank #3
Regan Rank #2,346

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2346 for Regan.

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

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 Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

If you choose Regan

Declan Fiona Connell Maeve Cian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oliver or Regan more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Regan at #2346 in the United States.

What do Oliver and Regan mean?

Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Regan means "little king, royal one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Oliver and Regan boy or girl names?

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

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