Gender: Female
Origin: Irish, Welsh
Meaning: Pearl
Pronunciation: MEG-uhn, /ˈmɛɡən/, M EH G AH N
Popularity Rank: #5,186
Derived from the Irish name Muirgen, meaning 'pearl'. It gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
The name Meghan is of Irish, Welsh origin and means Pearl. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Meghan is commonly found in United States of America, Canada, United Kingdom, and 76 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: MEG-uhn
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈmɛɡən/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M EH G AH N
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Meghan is recorded 11,223 times globally, ranking it as the 5,186th most common name worldwide.
Meghan is most prevalent in United States of America, with 7,782 occurrences, making it the 665th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Meghan is found among 1 in every 232 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #665 | 1 : 232 |
| Canada | #466 | 1 : 288 |
| United Kingdom | #1,373 | 1 : 690 |
| South Africa | #4,869 | 1 : 7,869 |
| France | #4,958 | 1 : 5,175 |
| Ireland | #823 | 1 : 482 |
| Italy | #12,425 | 1 : 14,782 |
| Netherlands | #5,544 | 1 : 5,127 |
| Costa Rica | #2,070 | 1 : 2,010 |
| Belgium | #4,982 | 1 : 5,894 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Meghan from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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