Raeleigh 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

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Popularity Comparison

Raeleigh Rank #2,291
Regan Rank #2,346

Raeleigh is more popular, ranked #2291 vs #2346 for Regan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Raeleigh ___

  • Raeleigh Grace
  • Raeleigh Ann
  • Raeleigh Marie
  • Raeleigh Jane
  • Raeleigh Nicole
  • Raeleigh Faith

Regan ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Regan

Declan Fiona Connell Maeve Cian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raeleigh or Regan more popular?

Raeleigh is more popular, ranked #2291 compared to Regan at #2346 in the United States.

What do Raeleigh and Regan mean?

Raeleigh means "Meadow of the roe deer" (Old English ra and leah via Raleigh origin). Regan means "little king, royal one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Raeleigh and Regan boy or girl names?

Raeleigh is primarily a girl name. Regan is primarily a girl name.

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