Megan
/M-EH-G-AE-N/
Pearl, a Welsh name grown from a pet form of Margaret, which traces to Greek margaritēs (pearl). The lustrous sense of its parent name carries through, and from its Welsh roots it crossed into mainstream English use as a bright, friendly favourite.
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This page tells you what Megan means. The app tells you whether it's right for your baby — scored against your family & your heritage, and your baby's birth details.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Megan is a Christian girl name of English origin, meaning “Pearl, a Welsh name grown from a pet form of Margaret, which traces to Greek margaritēs (pearl). The lustrous sense of its parent name carries through, and from its Welsh roots it crossed into mainstream English use as a bright, friendly favourite.”.
Megan is a girl's name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Pearl, a Welsh name grown from a pet form of Margaret, which traces to Greek margaritēs (pearl). The lustrous sense of its parent name carries through, and from its Welsh roots it crossed into mainstream English use as a bright, friendly favourite." and belongs to the Beauty cluster — names that carry grace, elegance, and aesthetic wonder.
Common among British, American, European families, Megan carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Megan
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Megan lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Megan's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Megan's saint & feast day →What does Megan's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Megan resonates in either tradition.
Megan's destiny number is 22 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Megan's full reading →
Does Megan go with your family's names?
Megan breaks into 5 sounds: /M-EH-G-AE-N/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Megan sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Megan beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Megan — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Megan
If Megan resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian girl names, common in British families
Sharing the same meaning
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Names that sound similar
Christian girl names that open with the same syllables as Megan
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Common questions about Megan
What does the name Megan mean?
Megan means "Pearl, a Welsh name grown from a pet form of Margaret, which traces to Greek margaritēs (pearl). The lustrous sense of its parent name carries through, and from its Welsh roots it crossed into mainstream English use as a bright, friendly favourite.." It is a girl name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Megan a boy or girl name?
Megan is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Megan?
Megan is of English origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among British, American, European families.
Is Megan a Christian name?
Yes. Megan is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of English origin.
What does Megan mean in English?
Megan originates from English, where it means "Pearl, a Welsh name grown from a pet form of Margaret, which traces to Greek margaritēs (pearl). The lustrous sense of its parent name carries through, and from its Welsh roots it crossed into mainstream English use as a bright, friendly favourite.."
What are common nicknames for Megan?
Common short forms of Megan include Meg, Meggy.
What is the numerology of Megan?
Megan has a Pythagorean destiny number of 22 — the master builder — grand vision made real.
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