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Megean
How to Pronounce Megean
Pronounced meh-GAN /məˈɡæn/Low
Meaning: Megean is a variant spelling of Megan, the Welsh pet form of Margaret, itself from the Greek margarites, meaning 'pearl.'Low
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
Megean descends from Megan, the Welsh short form of Margaret, which in turn comes from the Greek margarites, 'pearl.' The spelling shift changes the look of the name without changing its meaning.
It has never been common on its own, given to only about twenty girls a year even at its peak in the mid-nineteen-eighties, well below standard-spelling Megan's popularity. A girl named Megean at that peak would be in her early forties today.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Megean mean?
It is a variant of Megan, the Welsh diminutive of Margaret, meaning 'pearl.'
How do you pronounce Megean?
It is said meh-GAN /məˈɡæn/, two syllables with stress on the second.
Is Megean a boy or girl name?
Megean is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Megean?
It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about twenty girls a year even at its peak.