Megan name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: March 15th, 2024

Gender: Girl

Origin: Old Greek

Usage: English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Welsh, Irish, Finnish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Bengali, Marathi, Oriya, Tamil and Telugu

Pronunciation: meh-g(ehn)

Meaning: Pearl, Strong and Capable, Mighty and A Person who Looks Like the Sky

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What does Megan mean?
Variations of Megan
Nicknames for Megan
How popular is Megan?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Megan
Famous People Named Megan
Lists having Megan

What does Megan mean?

The famous unisex name Megan is of Old Greek origin, Megan means "Pearl, Strong and Capable, Mighty or A Person who Looks Like the Sky" is used particulary in English, Welsh, Gujarati, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Finnish, Hindi, Bengali, Danish, Kannada, Swedish, Marathi, Irish, Norwegian and Oriya.

Megan is Welsh cognate of Meg.

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How do I pronounce Megan?

You can pronounce the two syllabled name Megan as meh-g(ehn). m(e)-gan is another way(s) to say the name.

Variants of Megan

Magan, Meggy, Meganelizabeth, Meg, Margaret, Magaan, Grieta, Margaux, Mamie, Tita, Margueritte, Annemargaret, Marguerite, Margareta

Nicknames for Megan

Here is the list of Popular nicknames for name Megan:

Names that rhyme with Megan

How popular is the name Megan?

Megan was among the n extremely popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1922 around 438187 babies have been given the name. When at the peak of its usage in 1985, it ranked 10th when 20256 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 130 years but still dominating the charts. Moreover, the first name has been to the top 10 baby names 3 times Also, Megan was among the very popular names in England and Wales.

Since emerging in 1996 around 69990 babies have been given the given name. When at the peak of its usage in 1998, 6444 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 3rd position.

However after 23 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still dominating the charts. Additionally, the name has been in the top 5 baby names 5 times

Megan used to be a common name in Ireland, first appeared in 1976 and over 7495 babies have been given the name in 41 years.

When at its peak in 1998,. After 41 years, the name has past its prime. Also, In France, Megan was once a common name since emerging in 1985 it has been given to over 1713 babies.

When at its peak in 1994,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 41 years. Also, Megan used to be a common name in New South Wales, first appeared in 1959 and over 8438 babies have been given the name in 45 years.

At its zenith in 1987,. After 45 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Also, Megan used to be a common name in Queensland, first appeared in 1967 and over 4293 babies have been given the name in 36 years.

At its zenith in 1986,. After 36 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Megan is a familiar baby name in Netherlands, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 200 names.

In 2015, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 162 on girl names chart when 85 babies were given the name Megan. Over 329 people have been named Megan in Netherlands.

Megan is a unique baby name in Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and was able to reach the top 300 names. In 1999, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 225 on girl names chart when 47 babies were named Megan.

Over 416 babies in Belgium have been named Megan.

But Megan is a popular baby name in Australia where every 1 in 500 have the name as well as in, Canada, England, South Africa and New Zealand.

According to our research, over 530000 babies have been named Megan globally.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2018			545	564
2017			499	624
2016			432	743
2015			385	850
2014	10685	6	305	1059

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Megan in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	0	5	2631	759
	0	0	0	137

What numerology tells about Megan?

You are persistent but without motivation, you won't accomplish anything. Partnerships are exclusively important to you. When it comes to life goals, you are cautious and always plan precisely your next steps. You can be an actor, singer, athlete, architect, CEO, social media manager, or influencer. Learn to be strong and perceptive. Push yourself but not others who clearly don't like to be pushed but enjoy their comfort zone.

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Famous people named Megan

Megan Hall, triathlete from South Africa
Megan Spencer, Australian documentary film maker
Megan Leitch, Canadian actress probably best
Megan Gaiser, was president and CEO of Her Interactive
Megan Ambuhl, former United States Army reservist and member of the 372nd Military Police Company
Megan Mullally, American actress, comedian and singer
Megan Lloyd George, Welsh politician
Megan Morrone, technology podcaster, a mom, a wife and a writer
Megan Hollingshead, American voice actress, best
Megan Ward, American actress best
Megan McTavish, retired American television actress and soap opera writer
Megan Follows, Canadian actress
Megan McCormick, American TV presenter

Megan Gale, Australian model, brand ambassador
Megan Fox, American actress and model
Megan Leigh, American stripteaser and star of adult videos
Megan Alatini, South African-born, New Zealand pop singer
Megan Lee, Korean-American singer-songwriter and actress best
Megan Gallagher, American theater and television actor
Megan Hilty, American actress and singer
Megan Whalen Turner, American writer of fantasy fiction for young adults
Megan Jendrick, American former competition swimmer
Megan Williams, Australian actress and singer,
Megan Cavanagh, American actress, comedian and voice actress
Megan Henning, American actress
Megan McDonald, American children's literature author

Megan Jossa, English actress
Megan Kelso, American comic book artist and writer
Megan Wing, Canadian ice dancer
Megan Slankard, American musician and singer-songwriter
Megan Rochell, American contemporary R&B singer
Megan Burns, British musician and actress
Megan Fairchild, principal dancer with the New York City Ballet
Megan Fahlenbock, Canadian on-camera and voice actress
Megan McCafferty, American author
Megan Duffy, American women's basketball coach
Megan Oster, American former competitive figure skater
Megan Taylor, British figure skater competitive in the 1930s
Megan Abubo, professional surfer from Hawaii
Megan Zheng, Singaporean actress & novelist

Megan Parlen, American actress
Megan Jones, is one of Australia's top event riders
Megan Dodds, American actress
Megan Connolly, Australian actress, mainly of soap opera
Megan Hyatt, American figure skater
Megan Isaacson, Gospel Music Association award winning Christian and Gospel singer
Megan McClung, first female United States Marine Corps officer killed
Megan Williams-Stewart, American former competitive figure skater
Megan Hauserman, American model and reality television personality
Megan Blake, pet lifestyle expert and an actress based
Megan Lane in The Why as Actress
Megan Moore in Britney Pierce... Fuck Me Baby One More Time as Actress
Megan Mieduch in Take Me Home Tonight as Actress

Megan Saraceni in Another Gay Movie as Actress
Megan Pormer in For the Birds as Actress
Megan Titus in Singlewood as Make-Up Department
Megan O'Hara in Double Cross as Actress
Megan McQuillan in The Adventures of Loop & Rhett as Actress
Megan Gorman in Lovin' Chaos as Actress
Megan Petersen in That Loving Feeling as Miscellaneous Crew
Megan Young Megan Lynne Young. She is a model and queen of Filipino beauty winner of the Miss World Philippines 2013 and later Miss World 2013 being the first representative of that country to be named Miss World.
In 1998 comedy, romance film, The Taylor Predicament, Megan Anderson characterized Lauren.
In 2000 drama, romance movie, Parsley Days, Megan Dunlop portrayed Kate.

In 2002 drama film, Bittersweet Lies, Megan Hastings characterized Renee.
In 1995 drama film, Smooth Operator, Megan Hughes portrayed Grace Nichols.
In 2001, Megan Wilson portrayed the role of Katie Gallagher in drama, romance film Falling Like This.
Megan Cook, from 2003 drama, thriller movie Terror in the Darkness, who portrayed the Real Life Stacey.
In 2002 drama flick, Mr. Stern, Can I Have Your Autograph?, Megan Goldkamp portrayed Marsha Zonk and Tiffany Tear.
In 2004 comedy and drama film, Say Yes Quickly, Megan Pearson characterized Dierdre.
In 2004, Megan Rosskopf characterized the role of Agent Scarlet in adventure flick Steve Saves L.A..
Megan Muckleman, from 2008 action film Witch of West Falls, who portrayed the Krystal.

Megan Finnegan characterized central character of Molly 'Mouse' Usie in 2005 comedy, drama film Several Ways to Die Trying.
Megan Carter characterized central role of Sarah in 2010 comedy and musical movie AIR: The Musical.
Megan Webster characterized vital role of Helen in 2008 drama, fantasy film The Way of Snow.
In 2013 horror, thriller flick, Mama, Megan Charpentier portrayed Victoria.
Megan Porter, from 2016 fantasy, horror film Cult of the Vampire, who portrayed Camille.

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