Names › Girls' names › M › Megan
Megan
Meaning: pearl (diminutive of Margaret) · Origin: Welsh · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
A Welsh pet form of Marged (Margaret, 'pearl').
Famous people named Megan
- Megan Rapinoe (footballer)
- Megan Thee Stallion (rapper)
Nicknames
Meg
Variants & related names
Meghan, Megane, Meagan
Megan name art
A free preview of a printable “Megan” poster with its meaning — great for a nursery, a birthday or a gift.
Instant download, no subscription. Not printed or shipped — you get a high-resolution PNG to print at home or at a print shop.
FAQ
What does the name Megan mean?
Megan means “pearl (diminutive of Margaret)”. It comes from Welsh.
Is Megan a popular name?
Megan is a classic girls' name that has been used for generations in the English-speaking world. For its current rank, see the US Social Security Administration or UK Office for National Statistics baby-name lists.
What are nicknames for Megan?
Meg.
What are other forms of Megan?
Meghan, Megane, Meagan.
Similar names
Gwendolyn · Mia · Mila · Madison · Maya · Madelyn
More: names starting with M · all girls' names
Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.