Regis
A unisex name of Latin origin, meaning of the king or royal.
Babies a year
9
the US, 2017
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
—
outside the ONS list
Regis by the numbers
Regis was given to 9 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
Its American peak was 98 babies in 1917, so it is a 1910s name that has since fallen a long way.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Regis. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
Sounds like Regis
Names that are said the same way as Regis, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
- Rejoiceto rejoice or be glad5 in England and Wales (2025)
Other names that mean a king or ruler
Like Regis, each of these has a king or ruler in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Henryruler of the home2,295 in England and Wales (2025)
- Averyruler of the elves10,365 in the US (2017)
- Ryanlittle king; descendent of rian8,422 in the US (2017)
- Aubreyelf ruler; noble strength6,029 in the US (2017)
- Kinsleyfrom the king's meadow; an English place name used as given name4,048 in the US (2017)
- Arthurbear; the legendary king3,211 in England and Wales (2025)
Names about as common as Regis
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