Megan
Megan: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หmษษกษn/
Meaning and origin of Megan
- A diminutive of the female given name Margaret, from Welsh.
Etymology
Borrowed from Welsh Megan, cognate with English Margaret, ultimately from an Indo-Iranian source.
How popular is Megan?
Since 1880, 440,065 girls and 1,104 boys in the U.S. have been named Megan (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #10 in 1985. Its highest rank for boys was #1030 in 1985. In 2025 it ranked #889 for girls, with 301 babies given the name.
Names similar to Megan
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Megan
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Megan FAQ
What does the name Megan mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Margaret, from Welsh. Borrowed from Welsh Megan, cognate with English Margaret, ultimately from an Indo-Iranian source.
What is the origin of the name Megan?
Megan is listed as a name of Welsh origin.
How popular is the name Megan?
Since 1880, 440,065 girls and 1,104 boys in the U.S. have been named Megan (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #10 in 1985. Its highest rank for boys was #1030 in 1985. In 2025 it ranked #889 for girls, with 301 babies given the name.
Is Megan a boy or girl name?
Megan is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 440,065 girls and 1,104 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.