Reg
Pronunciation: [ r-EHG ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Reg first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 120 babies have been named Reg in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Reg is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,108 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,108
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
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Old English origin
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Greek via Latin origin
"divine messenger"
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Old French origin
"the king"
#39,260 in US
Germanic origin
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis