Meghan

Meaning of Meghan

A form of Margaret, meaning "pearl."

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

Popularity of Meghan

After ranking as high as #134 in 2000, Meghan has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Meghan

• Meghan, Duchess of Sussex
  British Royal, actress
• Megyn Kelly
  American journalist and commentator
• Meghan Trainor
  American singer and songwriter
• Meghan Agosta
  Canadian Olympic hockey player
• Meghan O'Leary
  American Olympic rower

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Questions about the name Meghan

What does the name Meghan mean?

Meghan means a form of margaret, meaning "pearl.", and it comes from Irish origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Meghan?

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

When was Meghan most popular?

Meghan peaked at #134 in 2000.