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Regulus
♂ Boy
Pronounced REG-yoo-lus /ˈrɛɡ.jʊ.ləs/Medium
Meaning: From the Latin Regulus, 'little king' (a diminutive of rex, 'king'). The name of the brightest star in the constellation Leo, and, in fiction, Regulus Black in Harry Potter. Regal and stellar.Low
In 30 seconds: A regal, starry name: Regulus means 'little king' (said 'REG-yoo-lus'). It also names Leo's brightest star.
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningFrom the Latin Regulus, 'little king' (a diminutive of rex, 'king'). The name of the brightest star in the constellation Leo, and, in fiction, Regulus Black in Harry Potter. Regal and stellar.
U.S. rank (2023)#11934 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 11
History & Origin
Regulus comes from the Latin for 'little king,' and names the brightest star of the constellation Leo. It reads regal and starry - rare in the U.S. (said 'REG-yoo-lus').
It is extremely rare in the U.S.
Did you know? Regulus is Latin for 'little king' - the name of the brightest star in Leo (and of Regulus Black in Harry Potter) - a regal, stellar choice (said 'REG-yoo-lus').
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Regulus — Latin 'little king'; brightest star in Leo; Regulus Black
Variations
ReguloRegisRegulinus
Nicknames
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Regulus mean?
Regulus is Latin for 'little king,' the name of the brightest star in the constellation Leo.
How do you pronounce Regulus?
It's said REG-yoo-lus /ˈrɛɡ.jʊ.ləs/ - three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Regulus a boy or girl name?
Regulus is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Regulus?
Regulus is extremely rare in the U.S.