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Meghen

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Pronounced MEG-un /ˈmɛɡ.ən/Medium

Meaning: Meghen is a variant spelling of Megan, the Welsh diminutive of Margaret - from the Greek 'margarites,' 'pearl.' The unusual '-hen' spelling is a modern American touch; the meaning stays with the parent Margaret.Low

In 30 seconds: Meghen is a rare spelling of Megan, a Welsh pet form of Margaret meaning 'pearl.' It appears in US records and peaked around 1984 (said MEG-un).
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Origin LowWelsh, English
MeaningMeghen is a variant spelling of Megan, the Welsh diminutive of Margaret - from the Greek 'margarites,' 'pearl.' The unusual '-hen' spelling is a modern American touch; the meaning stays with the parent Margaret.
U.S. rank (2000)#16676 ↘ Falling
2000 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1984
Total births (all-time)≈ 135

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198419792000

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

Meghen is a creative spelling of Megan, the Welsh short form of Margaret (Greek 'pearl'). The 'gh' and '-en' give a familiar name an individual look at the height of Megan's popularity.

It was never common in this spelling, given to only about fifteen girls a year even at its peak around 1984, while Megan itself was a top favorite. A girl named Meghen reads as an eighties variation on a classic.

Did you know? Megan began as a distinctly Welsh nickname for Margaret and only became a stand-alone favorite across the English-speaking world in the twentieth century, spawning many spellings like Meghen.
Overall data confidence 35%
References - Meghen — Respelling of Megan; Welsh diminutive of Margaret (Greek 'pearl'); eighties cohort; meaning from parent.

Variations

MeganMeghanMeaganMeaghan

Nicknames

MegMeggie

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Megan— the standard spelling Meghen varies
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Meagan— another form of Megan of the era
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Meghen mean?

It is a spelling of Megan, a Welsh pet form of Margaret, from the Greek 'margarites,' meaning 'pearl.'

How do you pronounce Meghen?

It is said MEG-un /ˈmɛɡ.ən/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Meghen a boy or girl name?

Meghen is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Meghen?

It was always rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen girls a year even at its peak in the nineteen-eighties.

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