ThinkabaraMegan: meaning and origin
Megan
“Pearl; a Welsh form of Margaret”
About the name Megan
Megan is a girl’s name from the Welsh tradition. Its meaning is “pearl; a Welsh form of Margaret”. Names from Welsh, with roots in Celtic legend — like Rhys, Megan, Gwen and Dylan.
It’s a classic: a name that has been used for generations and still feels fresh.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Welsh names
- Bronwyn 👧White breast; fair one · Welsh
- Ellis 🧒Kind, benevolent · Welsh
- Gwen 👧White, fair, blessed · Welsh
- Morgan 🧒Sea-born, sea circle · Welsh
- Reese 🧒Enthusiasm; an English spelling of Rhys · Welsh
- Rhiannon 👧Great queen; a figure in Welsh legend · Welsh
- Seren 👧Star · Welsh
Sibling name ideas (Welsh, boys)
- Arthur 👦Bear; the legendary King Arthur · Welsh
- Dylan 👦Son of the sea · Welsh
- Evan 👦God is gracious; a Welsh form of John · Welsh
- Gareth 👦Gentle; a knight of King Arthur · Welsh
- Owen 👦Well-born, noble · Welsh
- Rhett 👦Enthusiasm; also from a Dutch surname · Welsh
- Rhys 👦Enthusiasm, ardor · Welsh
- Tristan 👦Tumult, noise; a hero of Arthurian legend · Welsh
More girl names starting with M
- Madelyn 👧From Magdala; a form of Madeline · Hebrew
- Madison 👧Son of Matthew or Maud; from a surname · English
- Maeve 👧She who intoxicates; a legendary queen of Connacht · Irish
- Magnolia 👧The magnolia tree, named for the botanist Pierre Magnol · Latin
- Makena 👧Happy one (Kikuyu) · African
- Malia 👧The Hawaiian form of Mary · Hawaiian
- Margaret 👧Pearl · Greek
- Marisol 👧Sea and sun · Spanish
- Mary 👧Beloved; the mother of Jesus · Hebrew
- Matilda 👧Mighty in battle · German
Questions and answers
What does the name Megan mean?
Megan is a name of Welsh origin. It means: pearl; a Welsh form of Margaret.
Is Megan a boy or girl name?
Megan is usually given to girls.
How many syllables does Megan have?
Megan has 5 letters and about 2 syllables.