Regis from a surname meaning "ruler" in Occitan. This name is often given in honour of Saint Jean-François Régis, a 17th-century French Jesuit priest.
Saintly namesake: John Francis Regis was a French Jesuit priest known for his missionary work and care for the poor in 17th-century France. He is one of the best-known saints with the name Regis. (June 16 · 17th century)
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