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Regino

♂ Boy

Pronounced reh-HEE-noh /reˈxi.no/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish form of Reginus — from the Latin rex/regis, 'a king', hence 'kingly; a ruler'Low

In 30 seconds: Kingly; a ruler: Regino is Spanish. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'reh-HEE-noh').
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Origin LowSpanish, Latin
MeaningA Spanish form of Reginus — from the Latin rex/regis, 'a king', hence 'kingly; a ruler'
U.S. rank (2024)#9647 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 858

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019172024

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

Regino is a Spanish form of Reginus — from the Latin rex/regis, 'a king', hence 'kingly; a ruler'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'reh-HEE-noh').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families, borne by early saints. Rare, kingly at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Regino comes from the Latin rex/regis, 'a king', hence 'kingly; a ruler' — a lyrical, classic Spanish name (said 'reh-HEE-noh').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Regino — Spanish/Latin etymology

Variations

ReginusReginaReyes

Nicknames

Regi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Regino mean?

Regino is a Spanish form of Reginus — Latin 'kingly; a ruler' (from rex, 'a king').

How do you pronounce Regino?

It's said reh-HEE-noh /reˈxi.no/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Regino a boy or girl name?

Regino is a boy's name.

How popular is Regino?

Regino is a very rare name in the U.S.

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