King
Derived from the Latin word 'regis', which is the genitive form of 'rex', meaning 'of the king'. It was originally used as a surname and later adopted as a given name, particularly in honor of Saint John Francis Regis, a 17th-century French priest.
Less common today
Regis isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,363 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Iconic American talk show and game show host
American professional boxer and world champion
17th-century French Jesuit priest and saint
French philosopher, journalist, and government official
