Gender-Neutral Name · Surname Origin
Regan
Regan is a gender-neutral name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. 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.
Regan is a neutral baby name of Surname origin. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Regan often also consider Reagan.
Regan meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Regan has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Surname naming roots help connect Regan to related Surname baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Regan as R·E·G·A·N, with 5 letters and a gender-neutral usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Regan is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Regan variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Regana, Regane, Regany, Rega.
- Nicknames: Reg and R.
- Middle names: Pair Regan with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Regan middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Reagan, Rajan, Rashan, Roshan, Rahsaan — full picks on the sibling names for Regan guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Regan? Browse our names like Regan 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 Regan
What does the name Regan mean?
Regan has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a neutral name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Regan?
Regan originates in Surname naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Regan?
Regan has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Regan a boy's or girl's name?
Regan is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Regan in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Regan sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Regan?
Names that share Regan's sound and style include Reagan, Rajan, Rashan, Roshan, Rahsaan.
What middle names pair well with Regan?
Good middle-name fits for Regan pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Regan is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Regan is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Regan?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Regan share its rhythm without rhyming — Reagan, Rajan, Rashan all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.