The baby name Meygan is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmeɪɡən/ (MAY-gən); commonly also /ˈmɛɡən/ (MEG-ən).
The baby name Meygan is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmeɪɡən/ (MAY-gən); commonly also /ˈmɛɡən/ (MEG-ən).
Meygan is English, Welsh in Origin.
Meygan is a modern respelling of Megan, the Welsh pet form of Margaret (Welsh Marged). The name traces back to Greek Margarites, “pearl,” via Latin Margarita and Old French Marguerite to English Margaret. In Welsh, -an serves as a diminutive ending, so Megan began as a term of endearment that later stood on its own.
Used in Wales for centuries as a nickname, Megan emerged as an independent given name across the English-speaking world in the 20th century, peaking in popularity from the 1980s–2000s; Meygan appears far more rarely, chiefly in North America, aligning with creative spellings that signal the long A sound. Variants include Megan, Meagan, Meghan, Meaghan, Maegan, and Meggan; short forms are Meg and Meggie. The enduring meaning attached to Meygan is “pearl,” carrying associations of brightness and value.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EC | 0 | #121 | 1 | 2,502 | |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| United States | Girls | 2009 | #926 | 8 | 9,986 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
Meygan is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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