Regan is a girl's name of Literary origin meaning “Another daughter of King Lear in 'King Lear', known for her ruthless ambition..” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Ree, Gan. As of 2026, Regan ranks #872 among girls' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #366 in 2002.
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REE-gan
Phonetic spelling
Currently #872 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Regan means “Another daughter of King Lear in 'King Lear', known for her ruthless ambition..” It is a girl's name of Literary origin.
Regan is pronounced REE-gan.
Regan is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Regan currently ranks #872 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Regan include Ree, Gan.
Middle names that pair well with Regan include Regan Belle, Regan Lynn.
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