Regis
Pronunciation: [ r-EEJ-ihs ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Regis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,397 babies have been named Regis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Regis is past its peak , currently ranked #7,698 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,698
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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About the Name Regis
Regis is a boy name .
Is Regis a boy or girl name? Regis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,698 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #70,087. Regis is more commonly used as a boy name.
Regis is currently ranked #7,698 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Regis include Reg, Rey, Reie, and Regkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Regis include Reginald . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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