Origin:Welsh, Greek
Meaning:Pearl
Megan is a Welsh diminutive of the name Margaret, which ultimately comes from the Greek word margarites (μαργαρίτης), meaning "pearl". The name was first popularised in the English-speaking world outside of Wales in the mid-20th century and began rising in popularity before peaking at 3rd in the late 1990s. Its popularity has been on the decline ever since.
Trend in position over time since 2010
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