Reign

Pronunciation: [ r-AYN ]

Girl Name #433 Most Popular Rising 1 Syllable

One syllable of sovereign power

American English

Bold Modern Unique Strong Royal

Meaning & Origin

"rule, sovereignty"

Origin: English

Language: English

"to rule as monarch"

Origin: Old French/Latin

Language: English

The Story of Reign

Reign comes from the Old French 'reignier' and Latin 'regnare,' meaning to rule or be king. The English word 'reign' refers to the period of a monarch's rule. As a given name, it is an aspirational word-name that entered American baby naming culture in the 2010s, reflecting a trend toward royal and power-signaling vocabulary names.

Reign gained national attention when Kourtney Kardashian named her son Reign Aston Disick in 2014, catapulting the name into mainstream baby naming consciousness. It then became popular for girls as well, reflecting the contemporary trend of giving traditionally royal-signifying names to female children.

Reign is part of a cluster of contemporary American word-names (Royal, Legend, Major, True) that express aspirational qualities. For girls especially, it signals power, authority, and the expectation of a life of consequence — a modern feminist naming statement.

Fun Facts

Kourtney Kardashian's son Reign Aston Disick, born 2014, brought this word-name to widespread attention
Reign is a homophone of 'rain' and 'rein,' giving it three possible spellings with different meanings
The TV series 'Reign' (2013-2017) about Mary Queen of Scots also boosted the name's visibility

Reign in Other Languages

Latin Regnum

French Règne

Italian Regno

Spanish Reinado

Famous People Named Reign

Reign Disick

Other

2014

Son of Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick, whose birth name significantly raised the name's profile

Queen Nefertiti

Royalty

Ancient Egyptian queen whose reign with Pharaoh Akhenaten (c. 1353–1336 BC) is one of history's most celebrated

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Syllables: 1
Popularity Rank: #433
Total SSA Count: 712
Cultural Origins: American English
Pronunciation: Easy
Formality: Moderate
Cross-Cultural Ease: Moderate

Nicknames

Rei Rey Reiie

Pairs Well With

Reign Marie Reign Elizabeth Reign Grace Reign Victoria Reign Jade Reign Elise Reign Avery

Sibling Names

Royal Legend Major North True Dream Zara

Also a Boy Name

Reign is also used as a boy name, ranked #624.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Reign

What does the name Reign mean?

"rule, sovereignty" (from English). "to rule as monarch" (from Old French/Latin). Reign comes from the Old French 'reignier' and Latin 'regnare,' meaning to rule or be king. The English word 'reign' refers to the period of a monarch's rule. As a given name, it is an aspirational word-name that entered American baby naming culture in the 2010s, reflecting a trend toward royal and power-signaling vocabulary names.

What is the origin of the name Reign?

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

Is Reign a boy or girl name?

Reign is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #433. As a boy name, it is ranked #624. 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 #433 in popularity for girl 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 Marie, Reign Elizabeth, Reign Grace, Reign Victoria, Reign Jade, Reign Elise, and Reign Avery.

What are good sibling names for Reign?

Names that pair well with Reign as siblings include Royal, Legend, Major, North, True, Dream, and Zara.

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 a popular name, ranked #433 for girls. It is well-known without being overused.

About the Name Reign

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

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

Reign is currently ranked #433 in popularity for girl 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.