Regulus

Fact sheet

Name: Regulus
Gender: Boy name
Syllables: 3

The name Regulus has its roots in an ancient Roman nickname, derived from the Latin word 'regulus', a diminutive form of 'rex', meaning 'king'. Thus, the name Regulus can be translated as 'the little king', 'the prince', or 'the little king'.

What does the name Regulus mean?

Regulus is a masculine first name that goes back to an ancient Roman nickname and is derived from the Latin 'regulus', which is a diminutive form of 'rex' ('king'). Its meanings include terms like 'the little king', 'the prince', or 'the little king'. In the 3rd and 4th centuries, several prominent Roman politicians carried this nickname. In the Middle Ages, the first name Regulus gained popularity, especially due to the veneration of Saint Regulus of Reims (also known as Rieul of Reims), a bishop from the 7th century. The female counterpart to Regulus is Regula.

Where does the name Regulus come from?

The name Regulus has Latin and Roman roots and means among other things 'the little king' or 'the prince'.

How do you pronounce Regulus?

Regulus is pronounced as 'Reg-u-lus'.

When is the name day of Regulus?

The name day for Regulus is celebrated on March 30, September 1, October 17, and November 25.

Popularity

In Germany, Regulus is a rather rare first name that has not appeared in the German name popularity lists so far. Its best placement was in 2022, reaching 1,328th place in the name charts of Scotland. In the last ten years, the name has been given there less than 10 times, placing it at 2,524th in the ten-year statistics. From 1974 to 2024, it ranks 4,203rd in Scotland.

Nicknames & pet names

Reg / Reggie

Similar first names

Regula

Famous people

Regulus Black (A character in the Harry Potter books)

Frequently asked questions about the name Regulus

What is the origin of the name Regulus?

Regulus has Latin and Roman roots and is derived from 'regulus', which means 'little king' or 'prince'. The name goes back to an ancient Roman nickname.

What does the first name Regulus mean?

The meaning of Regulus includes terms like 'the little king', 'the prince', or 'the little king', derived from the Latin word 'rex', which means 'king'.

How popular is the name Regulus?

Regulus is a rather rare first name that gained popularity mainly in the Middle Ages through the veneration of Saint Regulus of Reims. Today, it is less common.