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Regis

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Pronounced REE-jis /ˈri.dʒɪs/Medium

Meaning: From Latin regis, 'of a king; kingly; royal' (the genitive of rex, 'king')Low

In 30 seconds: Kingly; of a king: Regis is Latin. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'REE-jis').

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Origin LowLatin

MeaningFrom Latin regis, 'of a king; kingly; royal' (the genitive of rex, 'king')

U.S. rank (2024)#7604 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1917

Total births (all-time)≈ 5,185

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

Regis comes from Latin regis, 'of a king; kingly; royal' (the genitive of rex, 'king'; honoring St. John Francis Regis). A crisp, classic name (made known by TV host Regis Philbin; said 'REE-jis').

In the U.S. it appears in Catholic families. Rare, kingly at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Regis means 'of a king; kingly; royal' in Latin (the genitive of rex, 'king') — honoring St. John Francis Regis — crisp and classic (made known by host Regis Philbin; said 'REE-jis').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Regis — Latin etymology

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Regis mean?

Regis is Latin for 'of a king; kingly; royal'.

How do you pronounce Regis?

It's said REE-jis /ˈri.dʒɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Regis a boy or girl name?

Regis is a boy's name.

How popular is Regis?

Regis is a rare name in the U.S.