The baby name Meegan is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmiːɡən/ (MEE-gən).
Meegan is Welsh in Origin.
The baby name Meegan is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmiːɡən/ (MEE-gən).
Meegan is Welsh in Origin.
Meegan (pronounced MEE-gən) is chiefly a modern variant spelling of Megan, the Welsh pet form of Margaret. Margaret ultimately derives from Greek Margarites via Latin and Old French, meaning “pearl.” The double‑e rendering emerged in the late 20th century alongside other creative spellings, while preserving the same sound and sense.
Use of Meegan tracks the broader popularity of Megan/Meghan in English‑speaking countries from the 1970s through the 1990s, though this spelling remains comparatively rare. Common cognates and variants include Megan, Meghan, Meagan, and Meaghan; nicknames range from Meg and Meggie to Megs. An alternative etymology links Meegan to the Irish surname Meegan (Ó Miadhacháin), sometimes adopted as a given name; that lineage stems from miadhach, “honorable, esteemed.” Both pathways lend Meegan a blend of classic lustre - “pearl” - and Irish heritage appeal.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BW | 0 | #19 | 1 | 960 | |
| NA | 0 | #33 | 1 | 2,537 | |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| Canada | Girls | 2003 | #289 | 5 | 2,527 |
| ZA | 0 | #466 | 9 | 14,421 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #595 | 3 | 20,968 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| United States | Girls | 2012 | #911 | 5 | 9,635 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,111 | 31 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,266 | 7 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Meegan is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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