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Areg
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Pronounced ah-REG /ΙΛrΙΙ‘/Medium
Meaning: From Armenian areg, 'the sun; sunlight, sunshine'Medium
In 30 seconds: The sun: Areg is Armenian for 'the sun; sunlight'. Bright, warm, and crisp.
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Origin MediumArmenian
MeaningFrom Armenian areg, 'the sun; sunlight, sunshine'
U.S. rank (2025)#4147 β Rising
2025 U.S. births25 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)β 223
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Areg comes from Armenian areg, 'the sun; sunlight, sunshine'. A bright, warm, crisp name across Armenia, evoking the radiant sun.
In the U.S. it appears in Armenian families. Rare, the-sun at the root, and bright.
Did you know? Areg means 'the sun; sunlight, sunshine' in Armenian β a bright, warm, crisp name across Armenia.
Overall data confidence 78%
Armenian references β areg β etymology
Variations
Aregh
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Areg mean?
Areg is Armenian for 'the sun; sunlight, sunshine'.
How do you pronounce Areg?
It's said ah-REG /ΙΛrΙΙ‘/ β two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Areg a boy or girl name?
Areg is a boy's name.
How popular is Areg?
Areg is a rare name in the U.S.