Meghan

Meghan: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “pearl”
Origin: Welsh
Say it: MEG-un · 2 syllables
Used for: Girls

Welsh form of Megan, itself a diminutive of Margaret. The ultimate source is Greek margaritēs 'pearl'.

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How popular is Meghan?

202446.0 per million US babies

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Babies named Meghan in 2024152

2024 rank#1,445 girls

Peak year1985

Total US babies since 188096,625

Meghan is steady now but far below its 1985 peak.

Names like Meghan

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

Meganpearl · Welsh
Meaganpearl · Welsh
Maeganpearl · Welsh
Morgansea-born; sea-circle · Welsh
Jenniferfair one, white phantom · Welsh
Gwendolynwhite ring · Welsh
Brynnhill · Welsh
Meredithgreat lord · Welsh

Meghan questions

What does the name Meghan mean?

Meghan means "pearl". It comes from Welsh. Welsh form of Megan, itself a diminutive of Margaret. The ultimate source is Greek margaritēs 'pearl'.

Is Meghan a boy or girl name?

Meghan is mainly a girl's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Meghan?

152 US babies were named Meghan in 2024. Its peak year was 1985.

How do you pronounce Meghan?

Meghan is usually pronounced MEG-un.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.