Meggan as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Meggan

What is the meaning of the name Meggan ?

The baby name Meggan is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmɛɡən/ (MEG-ən).

Meggan is French, Welsh in Origin.

Meggan is an alternative spelling of Megan, the Welsh pet form of Margaret, ultimately from Greek Margarites meaning “pearl.” The double-g variant spread in the late 20th century in English-speaking countries as a distinctive twist on familiar Megan/Meghan. Usage surged with the broader popularity of Megan from the 1970s to 1990s.

As part of the Margaret family in Britain, the name links to medieval usage, though Meggan itself remains uncommon. It appears in the UK, Ireland, Canada, and the United States, with occasional pop-culture notes (e.g., the Marvel character Meggan). Close variants include Megan, Meghan, Meagan, and Meaghan; related forms are Margaret, Margot/Margo, Marguerite, Greta, and Rita. Diminutives include Meg and Maggie, with older offshoots Peg and Peggy. The core meaning is “pearl,” often tied to purity and wisdom.