Boy Name · French Origin
Regis
Regis — a boy name from the French tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Royal", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Rajesh is on your shortlist, Regis belongs in the same conversation.
Regis meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Royal
Origin: French naming roots help connect Regis to related French baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Regis as R·E·G·I·S, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Regis is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Regis variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Regisa, Regise, Regisy, Regi.
- Nicknames: Reg and R.
- Middle names: Pair Regis with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Regis middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Rajesh, Revis, Reign, Regan, Reese — full picks on the sibling names for Regis guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Regis? Browse our names like Regis 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 Regis
What does the name Regis mean?
Regis means "Royal" and is of French origin.
What is the origin of Regis?
Regis originates in French naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Regis?
Regis has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Regis a boy's or girl's name?
Regis is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Regis in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Regis sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Regis?
Names that share Regis's sound and style include Rajesh, Revis, Reign, Regan, Reese.
What middle names pair well with Regis?
Good middle-name fits for Regis pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Regis is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Regis is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Regis?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Regis share its rhythm without rhyming — Rajesh, Revis, Reign all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.