The baby name Meghan is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmɛɡən/ or /ˈmeɪɡən/ (MEG-ən or MAY-gən).
The baby name Meghan is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmɛɡən/ or /ˈmeɪɡən/ (MEG-ən or MAY-gən).
Meghan is Irish, Welsh in Origin.
Meghan is a modern spelling of Megan, the Welsh diminutive of Margaret. Margaret derives from Greek Margaritēs, via Latin Margarita, meaning “pearl.” The name spread throughout medieval Europe through the cult of Saint Margaret, and in Welsh it shortened to Meg/Megan. The Meghan spelling took hold in the 20th century, often reflecting Irish-influenced orthography (compare Meaghan) while retaining the pronunciation MEG-ən.
Usage rose sharply in the United States, Canada, and the UK from the 1970s through the 1990s, with renewed attention in the 2010s from public figures such as Meghan Markle. Variants and spellings include Megan, Meagan, Meaghan, and Meghann; related forms and cognates are Margaret, Margot, Maggie, Greta, and Pearl. Common diminutives are Meg and Meggie. The core meaning remains “pearl,” traditionally symbolizing purity, wisdom, and something precious.
| Meghan Trainor Meghan Trainor is a musician from the United States, best known for her hit song 'All About That Bass'. She gained widespread recognition with this catchy tune, which promotes body positivity. Born in 1993, Meghan has continued to release popular songs like 'Lips Are Movin' and 'Like I'm Gonna Lose You'. |
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meghan | McCain | John McCain | television presenter | ★★★★★ | |||
| Meghan | Marshall | Kathleen Kennedy | film producer | ★★★★★ | Frank Marshall | film director | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2025 | #1 | — | 874 |
| BI | Girls | 0 | #33 | 1 | 726 |
| TM | Girls | 0 | #35 | 1 | 574 |
| JP | 0 | #77 | 1 | 4,057 | |
| ID | Girls | 0 | #102 | 1 | 3,319 |
| PH | 0 | #108 | 3 | 5,607 | |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| Switzerland | Girls | 2024 | #130 | 6 | 1,786 |
| CR | 0 | #145 | 14 | 5,526 | |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #151 | 3 | 3,773 |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 4,685 |
| PR | Girls | 0 | #166 | 2 | 3,171 |
| UY | 0 | #182 | 1 | 2,477 | |
| CZ | 0 | #186 | 1 | 3,154 | |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #190 | 1 | 4,850 |
| RU | 0 | #194 | 1 | 3,641 | |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #225 | 1 | 3,308 |
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| AL | Girls | 0 | #227 | 1 | 4,141 |
| IR | 0 | #231 | 1 | 4,221 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #231 | 7 | 7,146 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #247 | 5 | 6,592 |
| GH | 0 | #248 | 1 | 5,396 | |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| NG | 0 | #272 | 1 | 5,926 | |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #275 | 11 | 2,795 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #277 | 2 | 7,507 |
| SG | 0 | #281 | 2 | 11,010 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #294 | 1 | 3,687 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #328 | 2 | 7,429 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #332 | 1 | 5,862 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #336 | 2 | 6,973 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #339 | 5 | 15,378 |
| MY | 0 | #351 | 4 | 12,352 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #352 | 8 | 8,829 |
| HK | 0 | #356 | 2 | 8,483 | |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #358 | 1 | 7,678 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #359 | 4 | 8,539 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #363 | 2 | 5,096 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #378 | 13 | 13,098 |
| France | Girls | 2021 | #391 | 15 | 3,185 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| ZA | 0 | #403 | 45 | 14,421 | |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #404 | 3 | 8,413 |
| BO | 0 | #408 | 1 | 6,868 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #422 | 3 | 15,987 |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| MX | 0 | #443 | 3 | 8,339 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #470 | 2 | 7,952 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #471 | 11 | 9,861 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #477 | 56 | 11,342 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #517 | 7 | 11,913 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #533 | 4 | 6,731 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #539 | 3 | 7,500 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #542 | 6 | 10,981 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #553 | 9 | 19,177 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #556 | 5 | 11,671 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #575 | 12 | 18,916 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #594 | 4 | 20,968 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #628 | 3 | 8,289 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #643 | 3 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #647 | 4 | 16,104 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #647 | 8 | 13,121 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #649 | 3 | 9,488 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| IT | 0 | #703 | 12 | 4,183 | |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #734 | 5 | 3,895 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #765 | 152 | 8,487 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #773 | 14 | 15,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #805 | 2 | 18,755 |
| United States | Boys | 2004 | #825 | 8 | 7,246 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #886 | 70 | 5,933 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #894 | 248 | 25,928 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #910 | 6 | 14,098 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #916 | 3 | 17,948 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #925 | 11 | 25,931 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #927 | 17 | 14,861 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #968 | 16 | 5,561 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #969 | 26 | 24,821 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #981 | 21 | 16,750 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #991 | 2 | 12,708 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #999 | 3 | 16,906 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,003 | 7 | 14,742 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,065 | 14 | 16,140 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,159 | 25 | 17,781 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,177 | 6 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,197 | 3 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,227 | 8 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,250 | 5 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,268 | 5 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,380 | 67 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,688 | 4 | 28,008 |
Meghan is popular in 73 countries — most recent births per country:
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