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Megan

Girl · Welsh · Medium name

Meaning
Pearl, of the pearl
Pronunciation
MEG-un
Origin
Welsh

Welsh diminutive of Margaret, from Greek 'margarites' meaning pearl.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

ClassicModernSoft and gentle

Languages in use: Welsh, Greek, English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Wales

Alternate spellings

  • MeghanEnglish

    Variant spelling.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Meghan Markle

    1981–present

    American actress and member of the British royal family, Duchess of Sussex.

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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