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They're all correct, in a way. The word that is at the center of Ríagán is "rí," which in Irish Gaelic, means "king." -án, is a common diminutive ending (kind of like -ie and -y are in English [Kate/Katie John/Johnny]. So, "little king" is the most accurate. "royal; regal" is just extrapolating ideas based on "king." None of these definitions are exactly totally wrong, you just have to take them with a grain of salt; they're exaggerated and have implied meanings that may or may not be accurate.

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However, scholars also disagree on the root word of "riagan," it could be from another word altogether, one meaning "vehement; furious."

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A good name site will usually have a sentence or two about a name, not just list a meaning.

One thing you have to remember is the fact that these other sites are BABY name sites. This one isn't- sure, we have expectant parents come here, but first and foremost it's an etymology site. Baby name sites are going to tell people every name has a meaning because people want that for their kids; no one really wants to hear, "We don't know what this name means, but it *might* have something to do with X, which is a similar name, but not the one you're lookin' for. Sorry!" That is why all these sites run with the meaning of similar sounding names (Ryan, Regina) and NOT with the name in question. Am I making any sense?

I think people are just running with the "king" connection.