The baby name Morgun is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MOR-gun (approx. /ˈmɔrɡən/).
The baby name Morgun is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MOR-gun (approx. /ˈmɔrɡən/).
Morgun is Icelandic, Norse in Origin.
Morgun is a modern, rare respelling of Morgan, a Welsh name ultimately from Old Welsh Morcant, often analyzed as môr “sea” + cant “circle, chief” or as related to an element meaning “born,” yielding senses like “sea chief” or “sea‑born.” The name appears in medieval Wales (e.g., Morgan ap Owain, Morgan Hen) and later spread widely as both a surname and given name. Arthurian literature popularized the feminine image through Morgan le Fay, while in Wales and Britain it remained strongly unisex. In contemporary English-speaking countries, Morgun offers a distinctive twist while keeping traditional roots.
Variants and related forms include Morgan (standard), Morgane (French), Morgana (Italian/Portuguese/Spanish), and Morgaine (literary). Though unrelated etymologically, the spelling Morgun echoes Icelandic morgunn and German morgen, both “morning,” lending a modern, upbeat association. Usage is uncommon but cross‑gender, valued for its familiar sound and quietly maritime meaning.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD | Girls | 0 | #92 | 1 | 865 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| United States | Boys | 2009 | #875 | 5 | 7,454 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
Morgun is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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