Regis
Meaning of Regis
Regis is a unisex name with Latin origin. It is pronounced as REE-jis (/ˈreɪdʒɪs/). A variation of the name is Reggie. Regis has been given to newborns in the United States since at least 1897, and its popularity has fluctuated over the years. In recent years, it has ranked around the 8000-10000 mark in terms of occurrences. The name Regis carries a sense of strength and dignity. It may be a unique choice for parents who are seeking a name that is both classic and distinctive for their baby boy or girl.
Pronunciation
Latin
- Pronunced as REE-jis (/ˈreɪdʒɪs/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Regis
| Regis Philbin was a versatile American television personality known for his work as a presenter, talk show host, game show host, comedian, actor, and singer, and held the Guinness World Record for the most hours spent on US television. |
| Regis Prograis is an American professional boxer who has held multiple super lightweight titles and is currently ranked as one of the top active super lightweights in the world. |
| Regis Groff - Regis F. Groff was a prominent American educator, politician, and civil servant, known for his 20-year tenure as the second African-American elected to the Colorado State Senate and his reputation as the "Conscience of the Colorado Senate." |
| Karl O'Connor, also known as Regis, is an Irish-born British techno musician and record label owner. |
| Regis de Souza - Regis Adair Quaresma de Souza is a Brazilian professional football player known for his skills as a striker and winger, currently playing for The Strongest in the Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano. |
| Jules Régis Debray is a French philosopher, journalist, former government official, and academic known for his work in mediology and his association with Marxist revolutionary Che Guevara. |
| Paul Régis Hauser, known as Max Valentin, was a renowned French writer and puzzle designer, celebrated for creating various treasure hunts, such as On the Trail of the Golden Owl. |
| Régis François Gignoux was a French painter known for his work in the United States during the mid-19th century. |
| Régis Genaux - Régis Hervé Genaux was a Belgian professional footballer known for his role as a right back. |
| Régis Gizavo, a Malagasy accordionist born in Tulear, Madagascar, gained recognition by winning the Radio France Internationale "Prix découvertes" in 1990. |
| Régis Wargnier is a multi-talented French filmmaker known for his award-winning films Indochine and A French Woman. |
| Régis Thadeu Rosa Júnior, also known as Régis Júnior or Régis, is a retired Brazilian professional footballer who excelled as a centre-back. |
| Régis Marcon is a renowned French chef and owner of the three-star Michelin restaurant Le Clos des Cimes in Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid. |
| Régis de Oliveira is a Brazilian lawyer, professor, and politician who briefly served as the mayor of São Paulo in 2000. |
| Régis Laguesse is a former French football player and coach who has worked with various teams and academies around the world. |
