Gender-Neutral Name · Surname Origin
Reagan
Reagan means “Impulsive, furious”. It is a gender-neutral name of Surname origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Reagan is a neutral baby name of Surname origin, meaning "Impulsive, furious". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Reagan often also consider Regan.
Reagan meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Impulsive, furious
Origin: Surname naming roots help connect Reagan to related Surname baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Reagan as R·E·A·G·A·N, with 6 letters and a gender-neutral usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Reagan is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Reagan variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Reagana, Reagane, Reagany, Reaga.
- Nicknames: Rea and R.
- Middle names: Pair Reagan with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Reagan middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Regan, Raegan, Rashan, Roshan, Rahsaan — full picks on the sibling names for Reagan guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Reagan? Browse our names like Reagan guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Reagan
What does the name Reagan mean?
Reagan means "Impulsive, furious" and is of Surname origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Reagan is used as a neutral name.
What is the origin of Reagan?
Reagan originates in Surname naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Reagan?
Reagan has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Reagan a boy's or girl's name?
Reagan is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Reagan in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Reagan sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Reagan?
Names that share Reagan's sound and style include Regan, Raegan, Rashan, Roshan, Rahsaan.
What middle names pair well with Reagan?
Good middle-name fits for Reagan pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Reagan is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Reagan is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Reagan?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Reagan share its rhythm without rhyming — Regan, Raegan, Rashan all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.