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Raegan

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Pronounced RAY-gun /ˈreɪɡən/High

Meaning: Feminine variant spelling of Reagan, from Irish Ó Riagáin, derived from riagán meaning 'little king' or from ríog (king) with a diminutive suffix; sometimes alternatively linked to a root meaning 'impulsive'Medium

In 30 seconds: Raegan is a feminine spelling variant of the Irish surname-turned-first-name Reagan. Crisp and modern-feeling, it carries Celtic roots while fitting perfectly into contemporary naming styles.
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Origin HighIrish Gaelic
MeaningFeminine variant spelling of Reagan, from Irish Ó Riagáin, derived from riagán meaning 'little king' or from ríog (king) with a diminutive suffix; sometimes alternatively linked to a root meaning 'impulsive'
U.S. rank (2025)#506 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births589 girls (0.03% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 25,210

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919632025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Raegan is a variant of Reagan, an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic Ó Riagáin. The root riagán is thought to mean 'little king,' combining ríog (king) with a diminutive suffix. As a given name it moved from surname to first-name use in English-speaking countries in the 20th century.

Reagan and its variants, including Raegan, rose sharply as girls' names in the United States from the 1990s onward. The spelling Raegan — with the distinctive ae — became popular as parents sought a slightly softer or more feminine presentation than the standard Reagan spelling.

Did you know? Reagan surged as a girls' name in the United States after the 1980s, though its use as a female name is far more common in America than in Ireland, where it remains primarily a surname.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name — Reagan — etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

ReaganReganReaghan

Nicknames

Rae

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Keagan— shares the Irish surname-name pattern and similar sound

Frequently Asked

What does the name Raegan mean?

Raegan is a variant of Reagan, from Irish Gaelic Ó Riagáin, meaning 'little king' — a surname-turned-girls'-name with Celtic heritage.

How do you pronounce Raegan?

It is said RAY-gun — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Raegan a boy or girl name?

Raegan is used primarily as a girls' name in the United States.

How popular is Raegan?

Raegan charts modestly in the U.S. as an alternate spelling of Reagan, popular among parents who prefer the ae spelling.