Mega

♂ Boy

Pronounced MEG-uh /ˈmɛg.ə/Medium

Meaning: A modern word name from the Greek prefix mega- ('great; large; mighty'), used as a bold given name. As a personal name its route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A word name: Mega means 'great; large' from the Greek prefix (said 'MEG-uh'). Bold; routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowAmerican, Greek

MeaningA modern word name from the Greek prefix mega- ('great; large; mighty'), used as a bold given name. As a personal name its route is uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#11825 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 140

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Mega uses the Greek mega- ('great; large') as a standalone name — a confident word-name pick. As a given name its route is uncertain, which we note. Bold and rare in U.S. data (said 'MEG-uh').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data. Rare, bold, and word-based.

Did you know? Mega borrows the Greek prefix mega- ('great; large; mighty') as a bold word name — punchy and modern, though its route as a personal name is uncertain, which we note (said 'MEG-uh').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Mega — Greek prefix mega- 'great'; word name, route uncertain

Variations

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Nicknames

MegMeggy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mega mean?

Mega is a word name from the Greek prefix mega- ('great; large; mighty'). Its route as a personal name is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Mega?

It's said MEG-uh /ˈmɛg.ə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mega a boy or girl name?

Mega is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Mega?

Mega is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.