Meaning and history
Regulus is a Roman cognomen meaning “prince” or “little king,” formed as a diminutive of Latin rex “king.” It was used by several 3rd-century BC consuls of the gens Atilia, was borne by several early saints, and is also the name of a star in the constellation Leo.
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20212021: 5 births, rank #12,146
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In 2025, 7 babies were recorded with the name Regulus, ranking #9,714 among boys.