Meaghan
Meaghan: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Meaghan
- A female given name from Welsh, a pseudo-Irish spelling of the Welsh Megan.
How popular is Meaghan?
Since 1880, 14,036 girls and 7 boys in the U.S. have been named Meaghan (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #325 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #6692 in 1989. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Meaghan FAQ
What does the name Meaghan mean?
A female given name from Welsh, a pseudo-Irish spelling of the Welsh Megan.
What is the origin of the name Meaghan?
Meaghan is listed as a name of Welsh origin.
How popular is the name Meaghan?
Since 1880, 14,036 girls and 7 boys in the U.S. have been named Meaghan (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #325 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #6692 in 1989. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Meaghan a boy or girl name?
Meaghan is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 14,036 girls and 7 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.