NameBraid
Girl

Megan

“pearl”

Origin
Welsh
Syllables
2
Popularity
73 of 100Popular
Nicknames
Meg

About the name Megan

Megan is a feminine first name meaning “pearl”, with roots in Welsh. The name has 2 syllables. It is fairly common. Common nicknames include Meg.

Frequently asked about Megan

What does the name Megan mean?
The first name Megan means “pearl”.
Where does the name Megan come from?
Megan has its roots in Welsh.
Is Megan a girls' or boys' name?
Megan is a feminine first name (a girls' name).
How popular is Megan?
Megan is a fairly common first name.

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