Meagan
Fact sheet
- Name
- Meagan
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Meagan is a variant of the name Megan, which originally arose as a Welsh diminutive of Margaret.
What does the name Meagan mean?
Meagan is a variation of Megan, which is derived from the Welsh diminutive of Margaret. The name means "the pearl," derived from the Latin word margarita and the Ancient Greek margarites, both of which mean "pearl." Similar to Megan, Meagan was also particularly widespread in North America during the 1980s and 1990s. A prominent bearer of the name is the American actress Meagan Good. Other variants of Megan include Maegan, Maeghan, Meaghan, Meghan, and Megyn, as well as the short forms Meg, Meggie, and Meggy. A French equivalent is Mégane.
How do you pronounce Meagan?
The pronunciation of Meagan conveys a soft and harmonious sound. The name is two syllables and flows smoothly. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as "Mee-gan" [ˈmiːgən]. It begins with a long, clear vowel that radiates a certain lightness and openness. The following syllable is calmer and somewhat reduced. The gentle "g" and the ending "-an" create a soft, rounded sound. As a result, Meagan appears friendly and harmonious, with a balanced and unobtrusive sound structure.
When is the name day of Meagan?
The most important name day for Meagan is celebrated on July 20th in honor of Saint Margaret of Antioch.
Popularity
In Germany, Meagan is a rather rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,220th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2013, at 2,584th. In the last ten years, Meagan has been given as a first name less than 10 times, placing it at 7,773rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,235th.
Nicknames & pet names
Maggy / Meg / Meggy
Famous people
- Meagan Duhamel (Canadian figure skater)
- Meagan Ganzer (American volleyball player)
- Meagan Good (actress from the USA)
- Meagan Holder (American actress)
- Meagan McCray (American soccer player)
- Meagan McKinney (writer from the USA)
- Meagan Smith (American actress)
- Meagan Toussaint (American biathlete)
- Meagan Winings (model from America)
- Megan Fox (actress)
- Megan Hunt (character from Body of Proof)
Frequently asked questions about the name Meagan
What is the origin of the name Meagan?
Meagan is a variation of the name Megan, which comes from the Welsh diminutive of Margaret. The linguistic roots trace back to the Latin word 'margarita,' meaning 'pearl,' and have their origin in the Ancient Greek 'margarites.'
What does the name Meagan mean?
The name Meagan means 'the pearl,' derived from the Latin 'margarita' and the Ancient Greek 'margarites,' both of which stand for 'pearl.'
How popular is the name Meagan?
Meagan was particularly widespread in North America during the 1980s and 1990s, but has become less common in recent years. Nevertheless, the name has a variety of variants that remain popular.