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Maegen

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Pronounced MEG-uhn /ˈmɛɡ.ən/Medium

Meaning: Maegen is a creative spelling of Megan, a Welsh pet form of Margaret. Margaret comes from the Greek margarites, 'pearl', so Maegen inherits that meaning. The ae- spelling is a modern American touch.Medium

In 30 seconds: Maegen is an inventive spelling of Megan — a Welsh 'little Margaret', meaning 'pearl'. It rode the Megan boom and peaked around 1990.
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Origin MediumWelsh, Greek
MeaningMaegen is a creative spelling of Megan, a Welsh pet form of Margaret. Margaret comes from the Greek margarites, 'pearl', so Maegen inherits that meaning. The ae- spelling is a modern American touch.
U.S. rank (2008)#14779 ↗ Rising
2008 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 875

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199019742008

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Maegen is a variant spelling of Megan, a Welsh diminutive of Margaret. Margaret descends from the Greek margarites, meaning 'pearl', and Megan became hugely popular for American girls in the nineteen-eighties and nineties. Parents seeking a distinctive look reworked it into spellings like Maegen, Meagan and Maegan.

Maegen drew a modest number of girls a year and peaked around 1990, near the crest of the wider Megan craze. Because the ae- spelling can mislead readers toward 'MAY-gen', its sound is worth spelling out. A Maegen from that peak is in her mid-thirties now, a Millennial name.

Did you know? The ae in Maegen is decorative, not phonetic: the name is still simply 'Megan', the Welsh nickname for Margaret, from the Greek word for 'pearl'.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Megan — etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity counts 1880–present

Variations

MeganMeaganMaeganMeghan

Nicknames

MegMegs

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maegen mean?

Maegen is a variant of Megan, a Welsh diminutive of Margaret meaning 'pearl'.

How do you pronounce Maegen?

It's said MEG-uhn /ˈmɛɡ.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Maegen a boy or girl name?

Maegen is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Maegen?

Maegen is an uncommon spelling of Megan; it saw its steadiest use around nineteen-ninety.

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