Regan

Meaning of Regan

Regan is a unisex name that has gained popularity in recent years. It is pronounced as REE-guhn in both American English and British English. The name Regan also has a variation, Reagan. In the United States of America, it has been given to newborns consistently over the years, with its highest occurrence in 2002 when it ranked 397th. Since then, it has remained within the top 2000 names for baby girls. In terms of popularity, Regan peaked in 2016 when it was given to 216 newborns. Despite its variations in spelling and pronunciation, Regan continues to be a well-liked choice for parents looking for a gender-neutral name for their child.

Pronunciation

British English

  • Pronunced as REE-guhn (/ˈri:ɡn/)

American English

  • Pronunced as REE-guhn (/ˈriːgən/)

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Notable People Named Regan

Regan Smith is an accomplished American competitive swimmer, known for setting world records and winning medals at the Olympics and World Aquatics Championships.
Regan Lee Smith is a well-known American professional stock car racing driver and pit reporter for Fox NASCAR, who has driven part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for JR Motorsports.
Regan Tamanui, also known as HA-HA, is a prolific artist and the founder of the Melbourne Stuckists.
Regan Gough is a New Zealand professional track and road cyclist riding for UCI ProTeam Bolton Equities Black Spoke.
Regan Matthew King is a New Zealand rugby union player known for his role as a centre, currently playing for Mid Canterbury and Neath RFC, and holding a British passport due to his father.
Regan Edward Ware is a New Zealand professional rugby union player known for his role as a back for the New Zealand national sevens team.
Regan Dean Harrison is an Australian former breaststroke swimmer who won a silver medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics and was educated at the Anglican Church Grammar School.
Regan Craig Walker is a former English footballer who played for Bury.
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