Girl Name · Welsh Origin
Meagan
Considering Meagan? It is a girl name whose meaning is "Pearl", rooted in Welsh naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Meegan.
Meagan meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Pearl
Origin: Welsh naming roots help connect Meagan to related Welsh baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Meagan as M·E·A·G·A·N, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Meagan is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Meagan variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Meagana, Meagane, Meagany, Meaga.
- Nicknames: Mea and M.
- Middle names: Pair Meagan with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Meagan middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Meegan, Meghan, Megan, Maegan, Maxine — full picks on the sibling names for Meagan guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Meagan? Browse our names like Meagan guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Meagan
What does the name Meagan mean?
Meagan means "Pearl" and is of Welsh origin.
What is the origin of Meagan?
Meagan originates in Welsh naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Meagan?
Meagan has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Meagan a boy's or girl's name?
Meagan is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Meagan in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Meagan sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Meagan?
Names that share Meagan's sound and style include Meegan, Meghan, Megan, Maegan, Maxine.
What middle names pair well with Meagan?
Good middle-name fits for Meagan pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Meagan is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Meagan is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Meagan?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Meagan share its rhythm without rhyming — Meegan, Meghan, Megan all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.