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The baby name Reign is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /reɪn/ (rayn).

Reign is English in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /reɪn/ (rayn)

What is the meaning of the name Reign ?

The baby name Reign is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /reɪn/ (rayn).

Reign is English in Origin.

Reign is a modern English given name taken directly from the common noun and verb meaning “rule” or “sovereignty.” The word traces to Middle English reign, from Old French règne, ultimately from Latin regnum “kingdom, rule,” related to rex/regis “king.” As a name, it carries an overtly regal connotation - authority, dominion, and leadership - fitting the broader trend of virtue- and status-inflected word names.

Used for all genders, Reign gained traction in the late 20th and especially the 21st century, boosted by pop culture (including the TV series Reign) and celebrity use. It fits alongside Royal, King, and Majesty, yet feels sleeker and more unisex. Common variants and sound-alikes include Rain, Raine, Rayne, and the stylized Rhaine; related regal cognates are Reine (French “queen”) and Reina/Reyna (Spanish “queen”). Reign remains contemporary in feel, with a concise sound and a clear message of poise and command.

Reign has the following similar or variant Names

Celebrity babies named Reign

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Reign Ashton Disick Kourtney Kardashian television actor Scott Disick model

Reign – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2024 #1 820
QA 0 #102 5 7,011
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
BN Girls 0 #113 2 5,459
KW 0 #120 2 5,216
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
MO Boys 0 #232 3 5,842
GH 0 #247 2 5,396
Canada Boys 2024 #253 54 2,588
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
MO Girls 0 #258 6 7,056
Canada Girls 2024 #267 19 2,795
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
QA Girls 0 #301 16 15,378
SA 0 #311 2 10,560
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
GH Girls 0 #336 2 6,973
JO Girls 0 #338 2 7,570
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
PH Girls 0 #341 50 13,098
GH Boys 0 #357 5 8,138
PH Boys 0 #357 27 11,440
United States Girls 2024 #369 712 8,487
OM Girls 0 #423 2 15,987
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
ZA 0 #472 3 14,421
KW Girls 0 #495 21 19,177
United States Boys 2024 #505 453 7,044
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
AE Girls 0 #535 19 20,968
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
SG Girls 0 #571 16 18,916
BH 0 #582 6 17,937
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
HK Girls 0 #644 7 16,104
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
SG Boys 0 #733 7 17,960
QA Boys 0 #738 6 18,093
KW Boys 0 #802 5 18,755
NG Girls 0 #824 3 15,093
SA Girls 0 #915 21 25,931
OM Boys 0 #916 3 17,948
NG Boys 0 #942 10 16,906
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
EG Girls 0 #1,008 2 14,742
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
MY Girls 0 #1,069 4 24,821
AE Boys 0 #1,138 6 22,615
ZA Boys 0 #1,165 14 25,619
MY Boys 0 #1,179 4 25,439
ZA Girls 0 #1,232 5 25,928
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
SA Boys 0 #1,589 26 28,008

Reign is popular in 34 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
Scotland, United Kingdom
Ireland
New York City (Black, non-Hispanic), United States

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People also ask about Reign

Reign is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Reign is a one syllable name, pronounced /reɪn/ (rayn).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Rain, Rayne, Raine and Reyne.
Yes, very popular — Reign ranked #1 in Ireland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Reign ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2024).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Reign for their child, including Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick.