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Regis Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Regis

"A male given name."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 1917 👥 5,528 in US
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Meaning
A male given name.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
5,528
Life Path
Number 4

📖 What Does Regis Mean?

Regis or Régis is a given name. Notable persons with that given name include:Régis, full name Reginaldo Paes Leme Ferreira, Brazilian footballer Régis Amarante Lima de Quadros, Brazilian association football player Regis J. Armstrong, American Roman Catholic priest and professor Régis Avila, Brazilian fencer Régis Barailla (1933–2016), French politician Régis Blachère, French orientalist Régis Bonissent, French fencer Régis Boyer (1932–2017), French scholar Regis Louise Boyle (1912–2007), American educator Regis Brodie, American Professor of Art and potter Régis Brouard, French association football player Régis Campo, French composer Regis Canevin (1853–1927), American Roman Catholic prelate Regis Chakabva, Zimbabwean cricketer Régis Clère, French road bicycle racer Re

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Regis or Régis is a given name. Notable persons with that given name include:Régis, full name Reginaldo Paes Leme Ferreira, Brazilian footballer Régis Amarante Lima de Quadros, Brazilian association football player Regis J. Armstrong, American Roman Catholic priest and professor Régis Avila, Brazilian fencer Régis Barailla (1933–2016), French politician Régis Blachère, French orientalist Régis Bonissent, French fencer Régis Boyer (1932–2017), French scholar Regis Louise Boyle (1912–2007), American educator Regis Brodie, American Professor of Art and potter Régis Brouard, French association football player Régis Campo, French composer Regis Canevin (1853–1927), American Roman Catholic prelate Regis Chakabva, Zimbabwean cricketer Régis Clère, French road bicycle racer Re…

Root Element
Regis
Core Meaning
"A male given name."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Regis

R 9
E 5
G 7
I 9
S 1
SUM 4
4
Life Path
Stability & Hard Work
5
Soul Urge
Freedom & Adventure
8
Personality
Power & Ambition

Life Path 4 — Stability & Hard Work: Reliable, disciplined, and exceptionally organized.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male94%
♀ Female6%

Based on 5,528 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 5,528
Peak year 1917 (107)
First recorded 1897
Last recorded 2024
Gender Predominantly Male
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Regis" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A male given name.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~5,528 people named Regis in the US. Peaked in 1917 with 107 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Regis?

The Life Path number for Regis is 4, associated with Stability & Hard Work. Soul Urge: 5. Personality: 8.

Is Regis a boy or girl name?

Regis is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 94% male and 6% female.

How many people are named Regis in the US?

Approximately 5,528 people in the United States are named Regis. The name peaked in 1917 with 107 recorded uses.

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