Regis

Boy

Origin: Latin · French

Meaning

“kingly ruler”

Cultural Notes

Derived from Latin rex meaning king; venerated as a saint's name through Jean-François Régis; popularized in the US by TV host Regis Philbin.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1940s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Regis

  • Regis Philbin, Regis (Saint)
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