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Rheagan

♀ Girl

Pronounced RAY-gun /ˈreɪ.ɡən/High

Meaning: A spelling of Reagan — from the Irish O Riagain, 'a descendant of Riagan (the little king/ruler)'; a surname; used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A little ruler; descendant of Riagan: Rheagan spells Reagan. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningA spelling of Reagan — from the Irish O Riagain, 'a descendant of Riagan (the little king/ruler)'; a surname; used for both sexes; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#12907 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 638

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419802025

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

Rheagan is a spelling of Reagan — from the Irish O Riagain, 'a descendant of Riagan (the little king/ruler)'; a surname (routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (said 'RAY-gun').

In the U.S. it appears for both sexes. Rare in this form, a-little-ruler at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Reagan comes from the Irish O Riagain, 'a descendant of Riagan (the little king/ruler)' — Rheagan is a spelling, crisp and modern (used for both sexes; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'RAY-gun').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Reagan — surname; routes layered

Variations

ReaganRaeganReagen

Nicknames

Rae

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rheagan mean?

Rheagan spells Reagan — Irish 'a descendant of Riagan (the little king/ruler)'; used for both sexes. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Rheagan?

It's said RAY-gun /ˈreɪ.ɡən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rheagan a boy or girl name?

Rheagan is used for both sexes; here it is a girl's name.

How popular is Rheagan?

Rheagan is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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