Regis

Regis is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 11 boys in the United States.

Regis at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Regis

Regis belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Regis first appears in Social Security records in 1897. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #601 in 1917, and in 2024 11 babies received the name — 5,185 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Regis in US records

First recorded (US)
1897
Best US rank
#601 in 1917
Peak year
1917
Babies named Regis in 2024
11
Total since 1880
5,185

Regis in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2001
Best rank
#3134 in 2001
Babies named Regis in 2020
3
Total since 1996
12

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Regis mean?

The meaning of Regis is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Regis a boy or girl name?

Regis is a boy name. In 2024, 11 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Regis?

Regis comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Regis?

Regis first appears in US records in 1897. Its best-ever ranking was #601 in 1917, and 11 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].