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Meggan

Meggan is a modern English name derived from the Welsh name Megan, meaning 'pearled' or 'little pearl.' It carries connotations of beauty, purity, and value, suggesting a person who is cherished and beloved.

Key Stats

Total births2,927
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year1985
Peak generationMillennial
First recorded1971
Most recent2000
Syllables2
OriginEnglish, Scottish
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Name Traits & Attributes

✨ Double Letter

Top States

CA — 26%MI — 22%TX — 20%IL — 19%OH — 13%

Notable People

Meg Ryan (Actress, *When Harry Met Sally*) · Megyn Kelly (Journalist and TV Host) · Meg Cabot (Author, *The Princess Diaries* series) · Meg Tilly (Actress, *Agnes of God*) · Meg Donnelly (Actress, *Zombies*)

Nicknames & Diminutives

MegMegsMeggy

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