Meighan
Meighan: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Meighan
- A female given name from Welsh, a rare modern spelling variant of Megan.
How popular is Meighan?
Since 1880, 564 girls in the U.S. have been named Meighan. Its highest rank for girls was #2514 in 1988. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Names similar to Meighan
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Meighan
Sister and brother names that share Meighan's Welsh roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Meighan FAQ
What does the name Meighan mean?
A female given name from Welsh, a rare modern spelling variant of Megan.
What is the origin of the name Meighan?
Meighan is listed as a name of Welsh origin.
How popular is the name Meighan?
Since 1880, 564 girls in the U.S. have been named Meighan. Its highest rank for girls was #2514 in 1988. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Meighan a boy or girl name?
Meighan is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 564 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.