Girl Name · Greek Origin
Meg
Considering Meg? It is a girl name whose meaning is "Pearl", rooted in Greek naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Mesha.
Meg meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Pearl
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Meg to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Meg as M·E·G, with 3 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Meg is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Meg variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Mega, Mege, Megy.
- Nicknames: Meg works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Meg with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Meg middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Mesha, Mecca, Missy, Max, Mac — full picks on the sibling names for Meg guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Meg? Browse our names like Meg 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 Meg
What does the name Meg mean?
Meg means "Pearl" and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of Meg?
Meg originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Meg?
Meg has 3 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Meg a boy's or girl's name?
Meg is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Meg in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Meg sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Meg?
Names that share Meg's sound and style include Mesha, Mecca, Missy, Max, Mac.
What middle names pair well with Meg?
Good middle-name fits for Meg pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Meg is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Meg is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Meg?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Meg share its rhythm without rhyming — Mesha, Mecca, Missy all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.