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Reghan

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Pronounced REE-gun /ˈriː.ɡən/Medium

Meaning: A modern American respelling of Regan, from the Irish surname O Riagain, usually glossed 'little king'. Said REE-gun by most families (following Regan) rather than RAY-gun; the spelling is recent and routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A modern spelling of Regan, from Irish 'little king' (said 'REE-gun'). The added -gh- is new, routes uncertain.
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Origin LowIrish, English
MeaningA modern American respelling of Regan, from the Irish surname O Riagain, usually glossed 'little king'. Said REE-gun by most families (following Regan) rather than RAY-gun; the spelling is recent and routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2024)#13121 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 895

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519832024

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

Reghan respells Regan, from the Irish surname O Riagain, glossed 'little king'. The -gh- follows the pattern of Meghan. Both REE-gun and RAY-gun are heard; we give the more common REE-gun. Routes are uncertain, which we note.

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, modern, and Irish-rooted.

Did you know? The silent -gh- in Reghan is borrowed from names like Meghan — a decorative letter pair that changes nothing you hear but a lot of what you see.
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Reghan — Respelling of Regan; Irish O Riagain; -gh- after Meghan

Variations

ReganReaganRaegan

Nicknames

ReggieRaeGan

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If you like Reghan…

Regan— the name Reghan respells
Meghan— the -gh- pattern it copies
Teagan— a like Irish-rooted rhyme
Keegan— a same-sound Irish surname

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Reghan mean?

Reghan respells Regan, from Irish O Riagain, glossed 'little king'. The spelling is modern, routes uncertain.

How do you pronounce Reghan?

It's most often said REE-gun /ˈriː.ɡən/ — two syllables, stress on the first; some families say RAY-gun.

Is Reghan a boy or girl name?

Reghan is used mainly for girls, though the Regan family of names is unisex, which we note.

How popular is Reghan?

Reghan is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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