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Megan name meaning
Last Name
499
in the U.S.
in 2010
499
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Megan mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Megan
User Submitted Origins
Welsh
40%
English
38%
Greek
13%
American
2%
Irish
2%
African
2%
German
2%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Alabama, U.S. says the name Megan means "Derivative of Margaret (English). Megan is Welsh and means 'Pearl' or 'Little Pearl.'" and is of Welsh origin.
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Megan means "Strong, capable 'pearl'" and is of Welsh origin.
- According to 4 people from Canada and the United States, the name Megan is of Irish origin and means "Little pearl".
- A user from Florida, U.S. says the name Megan is of Greek origin and means "Great and little pearl".
- A submission from Maryland, U.S. says the name Megan means "'Strong' and 'Pearl'" and is of English origin.
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Megan is of Welsh origin and means "Pearl and Fire".
- A user from Sweden says the name Megan is of Greek origin and means "Megan comes from Margaret which comes from the greek word for pearls".
- According to 18 people from all over the world, the name Megan is of Welsh origin and means "Pearl".
- A user from Ohio, U.S. says the name Megan is of Scottish origin and means "Strong one, capable".
- According to a user from Mississippi, U.S., the name Megan is of American origin and means "Strong,capable,confident".
International Interest
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Wiktionary
From Welsh Megan, cognate with English Margaret, ultimately from Ancient Greek.
- A female given name from Welsh, diminutive of Margaret.
Megan was also found in the following language(s): Tagalog and Welsh
Notable Persons Named Megan
Notable Persons Named Megan
Megan Brennan
Megan Brennan is a 74th United States Postmaster General. Megan was born in Pottsville, Pennsylvania.
Megan Fox
Megan Fox is an actress and model. Her ongoing career started in 2001. Megan was given the name Megan Denise Fox on May 16th, 1986 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States.
Megan Mullally
Megan Mullally is an actress and singer. She was most prominent from 1981 to present. Megan was born on November 12th, 1958 in Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Meg White
Meg White is an alternative rock, garage rock, blues rock, and punk blues musician. She plays Drum kit. She holds the title In the Cold and Cold Night. She has had major accomplishments since 1997. Meg was given the name Megan Martha White on December 10th, 1974.
Megan Boone
Megan Boone is an actress. She was most prominent from 2001 to present. Megan was born on April 29th, 1983 in Petoskey, Michigan, U.S.
Meg Turney
Meg Turney is an internet personality, cosplayer, model, vlogger, and cosplay. She has been prominent since 2011. Meg was given the name Megan LeeAnn Turney on March 12th, 1987 in Austin, Texas, United States. Meg is also known as Dollwithagun.
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Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Megan | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 88.78% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 2.20% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 2.20% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 0.00% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 5.61% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Megan
People with the last name Megan are most frequently White
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Fun Facts about the name Megan
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