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Reagan
Meaning: descendant of Riagán (possibly 'little king') · Origin: Irish · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
From the Irish surname Ó Riagáin, possibly related to rí, 'king'. Popular for girls in the US.
Nicknames
Rae, Rea
Variants & related names
Regan, Raegan
Reagan name art
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FAQ
What does the name Reagan mean?
Reagan means “descendant of Riagán (possibly 'little king')”. It comes from Irish.
Is Reagan a popular name?
Yes — Reagan has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Reagan?
Rae, Rea.
What are other forms of Reagan?
Regan, Raegan.
Similar names
Quinn · Maeve · Kennedy · Sloane · Alana · Nora
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.