The baby name Maeghan is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MAY-gən (/ˈmeɪɡən/).
The baby name Maeghan is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MAY-gən (/ˈmeɪɡən/).
Maeghan is French, Welsh in Origin.
Maeghan is a modern respelling of Meghan/Megan, itself the Welsh diminutive of Margaret (from Greek Margarita, “pearl”). The “ae” digraph likely reflects influence from Mae and the fashion for vowel-rich spellings; the “gh” mirrors the Gaelic-flavored Meghan/Meaghan. Usual pronunciation is MEG-ən or MAY-gən.
Megan has medieval roots in Wales and Cornwall and migrated into broader English use; its many variants rose sharply in the late 20th century across the UK, Ireland, Canada, and the United States. Maeghan remains rare compared to Megan, Meghan, Meaghan, Meagan, and Maegan, lending a distinctive look while keeping the familiar sound. Short forms include Meg and Meggie; cognates and related forms through Margaret include Greta, Margot, Margarita, and Pearl. The enduring meaning “pearl” suggests purity and treasured worth, making Maeghan a contemporary twist on a classic lineage.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Girls | 2003 | #288 | 6 | 2,527 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #428 | 2 | 13,098 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| United States | Girls | 2012 | #906 | 10 | 9,635 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
Maeghan is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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