What is the origin of the name Megan?

Megan is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Megan?

In 2023, 369 babies were named Megan in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Megan is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 369 ↘

All-Time Total: 439,765

Peak Year: 1990

Megan is a Welsh name derived from the name Margaret, meaning "pearl."

Girl names closely related to Megan

Ashley Alanna Gabriela Amy Isabella Brianna Amanda Alana

Boy names closely related to Megan

Thiago Mathias Derek Bryan Bastian Kylian Liam Ian

Names with similar meaning to Megan

Greta Gretchen Madge Maegan Maggie Margaret Margarita Margarito

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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