Pippa vs Regan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pippa

Girl #2,469 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Italian British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,469
Total SSA Count
73
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Pip

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Pippa Rank #2,469
Regan Rank #2,346

Regan is more popular, ranked #2346 vs #2469 for Pippa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Pippa ___

  • Pippa Rose
  • Pippa Jane
  • Pippa Grace
  • Pippa Kate
  • Pippa Eleanor
  • Pippa Louise

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 Pippa

James Henry George Charlotte Imogen

If you choose Regan

Declan Fiona Connell Maeve Cian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pippa or Regan more popular?

Regan is more popular, ranked #2346 compared to Pippa at #2469 in the United States.

What do Pippa and Regan mean?

Pippa means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Regan means "little king, royal one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Pippa and Regan boy or girl names?

Pippa is primarily a girl name. Regan is primarily a girl name.

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