Meaning & Origin
A diminutive of the female given name Margaret, from Welsh.
Megan is a girl's and boy's baby name of Welsh origin, a Welsh diminutive of Margaret, which comes from the Greek margarites, meaning "pearl." Megan emerged as an independent name in Wales before spreading through the English-speaking world in the 20th century.
Megan peaked in U.S. popularity in the 1990s, ranking in the top 10. Megan Rapinoe, the soccer icon and activist, has given the name a spirited, outspoken energy in recent years. Megan Thee Stallion brought it hip-hop swagger. A name that sounds confident and grounded — exactly two syllables of no-nonsense energy.