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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 (0.04% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 25,210

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

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

Famous Bearers

★Raegan Revord (born Jan 3, 2008)
American actress who played Missy Cooper, Sheldon's twin sister, in all seven seasons of CBS's Young Sheldon (2017–2024) and reprised the role in the spin-off series Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage; she also published the novel Rules for Fake Girlfriends in 2025.
★Raegan Rutty (born Jan 14, 2002)
Caymanian artistic gymnast who became the first Olympic gymnast to represent the Cayman Islands, competing at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics; she later won Miss Cayman Islands 2024 and represented her country at Miss Universe 2024.

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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.