Raegan
Raegan is a girl name of Irish origin meaning “Little king”, pronounced RAY-gun. It ranked #506 in the United States in 2025, given to 589 babies, and peaked at #219 in 2019. Common nicknames: Rae, Reggie.
How popular is Raegan in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Raegan mean, and where does it come from?
Raegan is one of several spellings of Reagan, from the Irish surname Ó Riagáin — the descendants of Riagán, a name usually read as "little king" or "impulsive." It became an American girls' name in the 1990s, well after the presidency that made the surname famous, and the ae spelling entered the top thousand in 1997, peaking in 2019. The Exorcist's Regan and King Lear's Regan are the same name and rather different advertisements for it.
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Famous People Named Raegan
- Raegan Revord — American actress
- Regan Smith — American swimmer and Olympic champion, in the Regan spelling
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Raegan mean?
Raegan is a girl name of Irish origin meaning "Little king." Raegan is one of several spellings of Reagan, from the Irish surname Ó Riagáin — the descendants of Riagán, a name usually read as "little king" or "impulsive." It became an American girls' name in the 1990s, well after the presidency that made the surname famous, and the ae spelling entered the top thousand in 1997, peaking in 2019.
How do you pronounce Raegan?
Raegan is pronounced RAY-gun. Common variations include Reagan, Regan, Raegen.
Is Raegan a girl name?
Yes, Raegan is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Rae, Reggie.