Megan: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Pearl (Welsh pet form of Margaret)
Origin
Welsh
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
MEG-an

Megan is a Welsh girl's name meaning “pearl (Welsh pet form of Margaret)”. It appears in 3 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Megan

Meaning: Pearl (Welsh pet form of Margaret).

Origin: Welsh.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Megan

MEG-anIPA /ˈmɛgən/

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