Meghan
m(e)-ghan
US Popularity:2115
Origin:Welsh
Other Origin(s):Greek
Meaning:pearl
Meghan is an Irish-inspired spelling of the Welsh girl’s name Megan, meaning “pearl,” and stemming from the Greek margarī́tēs. Since pearls are both rare and precious, this is a particularly flattering name for baby. A fashionable choice throughout Wales, the UK, Ireland, Sweden, and Denmark, Meghan has numerous variants and diminutives, including Meagan, Megyn, and Meg. The spelling with the “h” is perhaps most associated with Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex and wife of Prince Harry.
Meghan Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Meghan is currently #2099 on The Bump
Girl:Meghan is currently #925 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Meghan is currently #2115 in U.S. births
Girl:Meghan is currently #812 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#2115
in 2022
- 265
from 2021
Sources
Name Doctor, Meghan
Behind the Name, Meghan, January 2022
Behind the Name, Megan, February 2019
WordSense Dictionary, Meghan
Behind the Name, Margaret, May 2020
IMDb, Meghan Markle
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