The baby name Meigen is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmeɪɡən/ (MAY-gən); Japanese-style reading: /me.i.gen/ (meh-eh-gen).
The baby name Meigen is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmeɪɡən/ (MAY-gən); Japanese-style reading: /me.i.gen/ (meh-eh-gen).
Meigen is in Origin.
Meigen is a modern respelling rooted in Welsh Megan, a pet form of Margaret (from Greek Margarites, meaning pearl). The ei sequence echoes Irish and Scottish forms like Meighan and may signal the pronunciation MAY-gen, though many use MEG-en, as with Megan. This spelling is uncommon before the late twentieth century; its emergence parallels the surge of Megan/Meghan in the UK, US, Canada, and Australia during the 1980s–1990s.
The name carries the meaning pearl. Related spellings and variants include Megan, Meagan, Meghan, Meaghan, Meighan, Megyn, Maegan, and Meegan; diminutives include Meg and Meggie. Broader Margaret relatives include Margot, Maggie, Greta, Rita, Maisie, and Daisy. Some families choose Meigen to reflect the Irish surname Meighen/Meighan. Overall, Meigen preserves a classic, jewel-bright core while offering a tailored, distinctive twist.
Meigen is vanishingly rare. In all, it appears just 2 times, across 2 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
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