Morgan

Meaning of Morgan

It means "sea-born" or "sea circle."

Morgan has Welsh roots — browse every Welsh baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Morgan

Morgan has cooled off, slipping to #312 in 2025, down from a peak of #25 in 2000.

Morgan as a boy's name

Morgan is also used as a boy's name, currently ranked #559 in the US.

Notable people named Morgan

• Morgan Freeman
  Actor, narrator, producer (male)
• Morgan Fairchild
  American actress
• Morgan Stewart
  Television personality
• Morgan Saylor
  American actress
• Morgan Webb
  Television personality

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Questions about the name Morgan

What does the name Morgan mean?

Morgan means it means "sea-born" or "sea circle.", and it comes from Welsh origins.

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

Morgan is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Morgan?

In 2025, Morgan ranked #312 for girls, down from #275 the year before and #559 for boys, down from #530 the year before.

When was Morgan most popular?

Morgan peaked at #25 in 2000.