Meg
Meg: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /mɛɡ/
Meaning and origin of Meg
- A diminutive of the female given names Margaret and Megan.
How popular is Meg?
Since 1880, 5,321 girls in the U.S. have been named Meg. Its highest rank for girls was #715 in 1959. 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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Meg FAQ
What does the name Meg mean?
A diminutive of the female given names Margaret and Megan.
How popular is the name Meg?
Since 1880, 5,321 girls in the U.S. have been named Meg. Its highest rank for girls was #715 in 1959. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Meg a boy or girl name?
Meg is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 5,321 girls and 0 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.