Meaghan

Meaning of Meaghan

Meaghan is an Irish name that means "pearl." It's a variation of the name Megan.

Meaghan has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Meaghan

After ranking as high as #690 in 2000, Meaghan has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Meaghan

• Meghan, Duchess of Sussex
  Actress, member of British royalty
• Meaghan Rath
  Canadian actress
• Meaghan Benfeito
  Canadian diver, Olympic medalist
• Meaghan Jette Martin
  American actress and singer
• Meaghan Mikkelson
  Canadian ice hockey player

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Questions about the name Meaghan

What does the name Meaghan mean?

Meaghan means meaghan is an irish name that means "pearl." it's a variation of the name megan, and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Meaghan a boy's or a girl's name?

Meaghan is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Meaghan?

Meaghan did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Meaghan most popular?

Meaghan peaked at #690 in 2000.