At a Glance
- Origin
- Irish (surname, from Ó Riagáin)
- Pronunciation
- REE-gan
Regan is an Irish (surname, from Ó Riagáin) name. It appears in 3 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Regan
Origin: Irish (surname, from Ó Riagáin).
A common claim: Regan means 'little king' Actually: Regan is often glossed as 'little king,' but the source surname element (Riagán) is of uncertain meaning. The 'king' connection, from Irish 'rí,' is a folk association rather than an established fact.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Regan
REE-ganIPA /ˈriːɡən/
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