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Megan is a feminine name used in Welsh and English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Welsh diminutive of Margaret, usually used independently. In the English-speaking world outside of Wales it has only been regularly used since the middle of the 20th century." It ranked #889 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, welsh diminutive of Margaret, usually used independently. In the English-speaking world outside of Wales it has only been regularly used since the middle of the 20th century. The entry lists its usage as Welsh, English.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Megan ranked #889 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #889 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Megan mean?
Behind the Name does not give Megan a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: welsh diminutive of Margaret, usually used independently.
Is Megan a popular name?
Megan ranked #889 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Megan a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Megan appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Megan — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
