Meagan is a girl's name of Welsh origin meaning “Pearl; from Greek "margarites" meaning a precious pearl gemstone.” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Mea. As of 2026, Meagan ranks #939 among girls' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #119 in 1986.
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MEE-gun
Phonetic spelling
Currently #939 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Meagan means “Pearl; from Greek "margarites" meaning a precious pearl gemstone.” It is a girl's name of Welsh origin.
Meagan is pronounced MEE-gun.
Meagan is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Meagan currently ranks #939 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Meagan include Mea.
Middle names that pair well with Meagan include Meagan Rose, Meagan Grace, Meagan Marie, Meagan Jane.
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