What Does the Name Reagan Mean?
Reagan is a unisex name of Irish origin meaning “little king.”
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| Name | Reagan |
|---|---|
| Gender | unisex |
| Origin | Irish |
| Meaning | little king |
| Variants | Regan, Raegan, Reagen |
| Popularity | A U.S. top 100 girls' name in the 2010s; also used for boys. |
The meaning and origin of Reagan
The name Reagan means “little king” and has Irish origins. An anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Riagáin, from a root meaning 'little king' or 'impulsive.' Its rise as a given name is associated with U.S. President Ronald Reagan.
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Reagan works well when you need a believable unisex profile in generated data, sample records, screenshots or seeded databases. Its Irish origin and meaning, “little king”, give the name enough context to feel intentional instead of random, while the profile generated on this site remains completely fictional.
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Variants and related names
Reagan is related to several other names you may recognize: Regan, Raegan, Reagen. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.
How popular is the name Reagan?
A U.S. top 100 girls' name in the 2010s; also used for boys.
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Open the name generator →Frequently asked questions
What does the name Reagan mean?+
The name Reagan means “little king” and is of Irish origin.
What is the origin of the name Reagan?+
Reagan originates from Irish.
Is Reagan a popular name?+
Yes — see the popularity note above for how Reagan has trended in the US over time.
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Sources
- Behind the Name — Etymology and history of first names — Behind the Name
- US Social Security Administration — Popular baby names by year — Social Security Administration
- A Dictionary of First Names — Oxford Reference — Oxford University Press