US Popularity:7060
Origin:Scottish
Other Origin(s):Gaelic, Irish
Meaning:Great
Morag is a girl's name of Manx, Scottish and Irish origin, with plenty of potential for your little one. This distinctive choice is related to the name Mór, which means “great” in Irish and Scottish Gaelic. Morag is also sometimes seen as an alternative to Máire, the Irish form of Maria, which could allow you to be creative with a family name from previous generations.
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Morag Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Morag is currently #4159 on The Bump
Girl:Morag is currently #2807 on The Bump Girl Names

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
1965
#6288
in 1965
- 1500
from 1963
In comparison to the previous year's data

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Sources

  • Behind the Name, Morag, September 2019

  • Behind the Name, Mòrag, January 2022

  • Behind the Name, Mòr, January 2022

  • Behind the Name, Máire, June 2023

  • Behind the Name, Mór (1), January 2022

  • WordSense Dictionary, Mòrag

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