What Does the Name Reign Mean?
Reign is a unisex name of English (from Latin via French) origin meaning “rule / royal authority.”
Updated June 2026
| Name | Reign |
|---|---|
| Gender | unisex |
| Origin | English (from Latin via French) |
| Meaning | rule / royal authority |
| Variants | Rain, Rayne, Raine, Reigne |
| Popularity | Most popular in the United States, where it is a modern celebrity-influenced name used for both girls and boys. |
The meaning and origin of Reign
The name Reign means “rule / royal authority” and has English (from Latin via French) origins. Reign is a modern English word name from 'reign' (royal rule), derived through Old French 'regne' from Latin 'regnum.' It is a contemporary coinage, sometimes also a respelling of the homophone Rain or Rayne.
Variants and related names
Reign is related to several other names you may recognize: Rain, Rayne, Raine, Reigne. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.
How popular is the name Reign?
Most popular in the United States, where it is a modern celebrity-influenced name used for both girls and boys.
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What does the name Reign mean?+
The name Reign means “rule / royal authority” and is of English (from Latin via French) origin.
What is the origin of the name Reign?+
Reign originates from English (from Latin via French).
Is Reign a popular name?+
Yes — see the popularity note above for how Reign 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