Reign

Pronunciation: [ r-AYN ]

Boy Name #624 Most Popular Rising 1 Syllable

A regal power name fit for royalty

English American

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Meaning & Origin

"rule, sovereignty"

Origin: Old French

Language: English

"to rule as monarch"

Origin: Latin

Language: English

Things to Know About This Name

Strongly associated with Kourtney Kardashian's son Reign Disick (born 2014)

The Story of Reign

Reign is a vocabulary word used as a given name, derived from the Old French reignier and ultimately Latin regnare, meaning to rule or hold sovereign power. As a name, it represents a modern trend of using power-themed words to convey aspirational qualities, joining names like King, Duke, and Noble in the regal name category.

Reign skyrocketed in popularity after Kourtney Kardashian named her son Reign Disick in December 2014, making it one of the most Kardashian-influenced baby names of the decade. It entered the US top 1000 boys names in 2015.

The name reflects contemporary American culture's fascination with royalty and power as aspirational values, part of a broader trend of virtue and concept names that signal high ambition from birth.

Fun Facts

Reign entered the US top 1000 boys names for the first time in 2015, the year after Kourtney Kardashian's son was born
The name is a homophone of rain and rein, giving it three possible spellings with very different meanings

Reign in Other Languages

Arabic Malik

French Regne

German Reich

Italian Regno

Spanish Reino

Famous People Named Reign

Reign Disick

Other

2014

Son of Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick, whose birth dramatically popularized the name Reign globally

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1
Popularity Rank: #624
Total SSA Count: 453
Cultural Origins: English American
Pronunciation: Easy
Formality: Moderate
Cross-Cultural Ease: Moderate

Nicknames

Rei Rey Reiie

Pairs Well With

Reign James Reign Michael Reign Alexander Reign William Reign Anthony

Sibling Names

North Saint Ace King Ryder

Also a Girl Name

Reign is also used as a girl name, ranked #433.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Reign

What does the name Reign mean?

"rule, sovereignty" (from Old French). "to rule as monarch" (from Latin). Reign is a vocabulary word used as a given name, derived from the Old French reignier and ultimately Latin regnare, meaning to rule or hold sovereign power. As a name, it represents a modern trend of using power-themed words to convey aspirational qualities, joining names like King, Duke, and Noble in the regal name category.

What is the origin of the name Reign?

Reign has Old French, Latin, English, and American origins. In Old French, it means "rule, sovereignty". In Latin, it means "to rule as monarch".

Is Reign a boy or girl name?

Reign is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #624. As a girl name, it is ranked #433. Reign is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Reign?

Reign is pronounced r-AYN.

How popular is the name Reign?

Reign is currently ranked #624 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Reign?

Common nicknames for Reign include Rei, Rey, and Reiie.

What are good middle names for Reign?

Popular middle name pairings include Reign James, Reign Michael, Reign Alexander, Reign William, and Reign Anthony.

What are good sibling names for Reign?

Names that pair well with Reign as siblings include North, Saint, Ace, King, and Ryder.

How many syllables does Reign have?

Reign has 1 syllable, making it easy to say and remember.

Is Reign a common or rare name?

Reign is moderately common, ranked #624 for boys in the US. You will encounter it, but it stands out.

About the Name Reign

Reign is a boy name with English and American origins . The name means "rule, sovereignty" in Old French .

Is Reign a boy or girl name? Reign is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #624 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #433. Reign is more commonly used as a girl name.

Reign is currently ranked #624 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

The name Reign has 1 syllable and is pronounced r-AYN, making it easy to pronounce and remember.

Common nicknames for Reign include Rei, Rey, and Reiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.