What is the origin of the name Meghan?

Meghan is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Meghan?

In 2023, 152 babies were named Meghan in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

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

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 152 →

All-Time Total: 96,398

Peak Year: 1985

Meghan is of Welsh origin, derived from the name Margaret, meaning "pearl."

Girl names closely related to Meghan

Amaia Antonella Elisha Lara Alanis Anaiah Adhara Salome

Boy names closely related to Meghan

Marc Lyam Azai Milan Mike Allan Thiago Gian

Names with similar meaning to Meghan

Greta Gretchen Madge Maegan Maggie Margaret Margarita Margarito

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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