#7612024 rank
1990peak year
439,756babies named Megan since 1880
▼ 26%5-year trend
Megan popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Megan mean?
A Welsh diminutive of Margaret, from the Greek margarites, 'pearl'. Became a staple across the English-speaking world in the late 20th century.
OriginWelsh
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, modern
Names like Megan
Same era, same vibe — if you like Megan, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Megans
- Megan Fox, actress
Spellings & variants
MeghanMeaganMargaret
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