Regis

Regis (Régis) is a masculine first name that has its origin in a southern French family name. The meaning of the name is 'the king' or alternatively 'the ruler'.

What does the name Regis mean?

Regis (Régis) is a masculine first name that originates from a southern French surname. It translates to 'the king' or 'the ruler'. The name has its roots in Latin, derived from 'regere', meaning 'to lead' or 'to rule', as well as 'rex', which means 'the king' or 'the ruler'. Other variants include Regino and Regi. A well-known bearer of this name is Saint Jean-Francois Régis.

Where does the name Regis come from?

The origin of the name Regis is Latin and means 'the king'. The Latin roots are 'regere' for 'to lead, to rule' or 'rex' for 'the king, the ruler'. The name is used in various languages, including Brazilian, English, French, and Occitan.

How do you pronounce Regis?

The pronunciation of Regis is two syllables and concise. It is pronounced as 'Re-gis' [ˈʁeːɡɪs] or [ˈʁɛɡɪs], with the clear 'e' at the beginning ensuring clarity and the 's' sound at the end creating a precise, slightly sharp tone. The name remains compact and focused. Regis conveys a stylish impression and radiates a calm authority - a name with clear lines, elegant brevity, and determined presence.

When is the name day of Regis?

The name day of Regis is celebrated on December 31.

Popularity

In Germany, Regis is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,453rd on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2014, at 3,829th. Over the last ten years, Regis has been chosen as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 7,203rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,284th.

Famous people

• Francois-Regis Bastide (French writer)
• Regis Amarante Lima de Quadros (Brazilian footballer)
• Regis Brodie (American artist)
• Regis Brouard (French football player)
• Regis Campo (composer from Hong Kong)
• Regis Chakabva (Zimbabwean cricketer)
• Regis Cordic (American actor)
• Regis de Souza (Brazilian football player)
• Regis Dorn (French footballer)
• Regis Fernandes Silva (football player from Brazil)
• Regis Francis Xavier Philbin (American TV host)
• Regis Fuchs (Swiss ice hockey player)
• Regis Ghezelbash (film director from Iran)
• Regis Gizavo (Malagasy musician)
• Regis Gurtner (French footballer)
• Regis Kelly (Canadian ice hockey player)
• Regis Laconi (French motorcycle racer)
• Regis Leheny (American baseball player)
• Regis Messac (French writer)
• Regis Monahan (American football player)