Meghan
Meghan: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หmษษกษn/ ยท /หmiหษกษn/
Meaning and origin of Meghan
- A female given name from Welsh, a pseudo-Irish spelling of the Welsh Megan.
How popular is Meghan?
Since 1880, 96,500 girls and 227 boys in the U.S. have been named Meghan (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #63 in 1985. Its highest rank for boys was #2341 in 1984. In 2025, 102 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Meghan
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Meghan
Sister and brother names that share Meghan's Welsh roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Meghan FAQ
What does the name Meghan mean?
A female given name from Welsh, a pseudo-Irish spelling of the Welsh Megan.
What is the origin of the name Meghan?
Meghan is listed as a name of Welsh origin.
How popular is the name Meghan?
Since 1880, 96,500 girls and 227 boys in the U.S. have been named Meghan (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #63 in 1985. Its highest rank for boys was #2341 in 1984. In 2025, 102 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Meghan a boy or girl name?
Meghan is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 96,500 girls and 227 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.