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Raegan

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Raegan is a girl’s name of Irish origin, meaning “Raegan is a modern variant of the Irish surname Reagan, meaning 'little king' or 'descendant of Riagán'.”. It currently ranks #458 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2019.

Letters6
Syllables2
OriginIrish

What Raegan Means

Raegan is a modern variant of the Irish surname Reagan, meaning 'little king' or 'descendant of Riagán'.

The Story of Raegan

This Irish-rooted name carries the spirit of a spirited leader, a strong will that feels intuitively destined for your daughter.

Raegan is a modern variant of the Irish surname Reagan, which itself derives from the ancient Gaelic name Riagán, meaning 'little king' or 'descendant of Riagán.' This name traveled from the clans of Ireland, carrying a spirit of leadership and resilience, evolving into a popular given name in recent decades.

When you say 'Raegan,' it has a crisp, confident sound, like a determined stride on a path. It’s a name that conjures an image of strength and intelligence, someone who knows their own mind. You can already picture yourself calling her name across a park, hearing a clear, bright response that echoes her innate ambition and friendly spirit.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Reagan Gomez-Preston

    American actress, voice actress and singer

  • Reagan Pasternak

    Canadian actress and singer

Personality Traits

intelligentstrong-willedambitiousfriendly

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#1,417 in 2019

Total Births

24,894

First Recorded

1956

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