Ragan

Ragan is a gender-neutral first name that is often regarded as an American variant of Reagan. Translated, the name means 'descendant of Riagan' and can also be interpreted as 'descendant of the king' or 'little king.'

What does the name Ragan mean?

The name Ragan is gender-neutral and is often seen as an American form of Reagan. Translated, it means 'the descendant of Riagan' and can also be interpreted as 'descendant of the king' or 'little king.' The roots of the name lie in ancient Irish and likely derive from the term riagán, meaning 'little king.' This is composed of rí for 'king' or 'ruler' and in as a diminutive suffix. Other variants include Regan and Ragen.

Where does the name Ragan come from?

The name Ragan has ancient Irish roots and means 'the descendant of the king.' It is derived from the ancient Irish word riagán, which means 'little king,' where rí means 'king' or 'ruler' and ríg means 'royal.' The ending in is a diminutive form. The name is common in American and Anglo-American contexts.

How do you pronounce Ragan?

Ragan is pronounced like 'Rägan.'

Popularity

In Germany, Ragan is a rare first name. It has not yet appeared in German name statistics. Its best position so far was achieved in 1976 in Scotland, where it ranked 475th. In the last ten years, Ragan has been given as a first name there fewer than ten times, placing it at 1,549th in the ten-year statistics. From 1974 to 2024, it ranks 2,015th in Scotland.

Nicknames & pet names

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