Megan 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 Meg. As of 2023, Megan ranks #694 among girls' names in the United States and has been gradually declining. Its highest US ranking was #609 in 2019.
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MEG-un
Phonetic spelling
Currently #694 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Megan means “Pearl; from Greek "margarites" meaning a precious pearl gemstone.” It is a girl's name of Welsh origin.
Megan is pronounced MEG-un.
Megan is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Megan currently ranks #694 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Megan include Meg.
Middle names that pair well with Megan include Megan Rose, Megan Grace, Megan Marie, Megan Jane.
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