Morgan
Morgan: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɔɹɡən/
Meaning and origin of Morgan
Root meaning: “sea”
- A unisex given name.
- A male or female given name
- A male given name from Irish, an adopted anglicization of Murchadh (Murrough).
Etymology
from Old Welsh Morcant, possibly from *mor (“sea”) (Welsh môr) or *mọr (“great”) (Old Welsh maur) + *kantos (“circle”) (Welsh cant), meaning “great chief” or “sea chief”.
How popular is Morgan?
Since 1880, 223,626 girls and 45,643 boys in the U.S. have been named Morgan (83% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #22 in 1997. Its highest rank for boys was #236 in 1995. In 2025 it ranked #312 for girls, with 1,509 babies given the name.
Names similar to Morgan
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Sibling name ideas for Morgan
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Morgan FAQ
What does the name Morgan mean?
Morgan traces back to a root meaning "sea". A unisex given name. A male or female given name A male given name from Irish, an adopted anglicization of Murchadh (Murrough). from Old Welsh Morcant, possibly from *mor (“sea”) (Welsh môr) or *mọr (“great”) (Old Welsh maur) + *kantos (“circle”) (Welsh cant), meaning “great chief” or “sea chief”.
What is the origin of the name Morgan?
Morgan is listed as a name of Irish origin.
How popular is the name Morgan?
Since 1880, 223,626 girls and 45,643 boys in the U.S. have been named Morgan (83% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #22 in 1997. Its highest rank for boys was #236 in 1995. In 2025 it ranked #312 for girls, with 1,509 babies given the name.
Is Morgan a boy or girl name?
Morgan is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (223,626 girls and 45,643 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.