Meigan as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Meigan

What is the meaning of the name Meigan ?

The baby name Meigan is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmeɪɡən/ (MAY-gən); also commonly /ˈmiːɡən/ (MEE-gən).

Meigan is Welsh in Origin.

Meigan is a modern respelling of Welsh Megan, itself a diminutive of Margaret. Margaret derives from Greek Margarites, “pearl”; thus Meigan carries the traditional meaning “pearl.” In English-speaking use, it’s typically pronounced like Megan (MEG-ən), though some families prefer MAY-gən, influenced by the spelling.

First established in Wales, Megan spread widely in Britain and North America in the late 20th century, peaking in the 1980s–1990s; Meigan appears less often but follows the same trend among creative variants. Related forms include Megan, Meghan, Meaghan, Maegan, Meggan, and the rarer Meighan. In a different cultural frame, Meigan can also be a pinyin rendering of Chinese given-name elements Mei + Gan; exact meanings vary with the chosen characters (for example, Mei “beautiful”/“plum blossom” plus Gan “sweet” or “steadfast”). This flexibility makes Meigan a cross-cultural, bright, and streamlined choice.