Megyn

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How to Pronounce Megyn

Pronounced MEG-in /ˈmɛɡ.ɪn/Medium

Meaning: Megyn is a distinctive respelling of Megan, the Welsh diminutive of Margaret — from Greek margarites, 'pearl.' The y-for-a swap gives the familiar name an individual look while keeping its sound.Medium

In 30 seconds: Megyn is a modern respelling of Megan, a Welsh form of Margaret meaning 'pearl'; the y-spelling crested in the late two-thousands, tied to a well-known broadcaster.

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Origin MediumWelsh, Greek

MeaningMegyn is a distinctive respelling of Megan, the Welsh diminutive of Margaret — from Greek margarites, 'pearl.' The y-for-a swap gives the familiar name an individual look while keeping its sound.

U.S. rank (2020)#14517 ↘ Falling

2020 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 460

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

Megyn respells Megan, the Welsh pet form of Margaret, from Greek margarites, 'pearl.' Swapping the a for a y turned an everyday name into a distinctive one, and the spelling gained recognition through the journalist who bears it.

Megyn appeared in small numbers, with a crest in the late two-thousands that lines up with its most famous bearer's rising profile. Its holders are young, and the name reads as a modern, media-flavored respelling of a Boomer-and-Gen-X favorite.

Did you know? The Megyn spelling was made prominent by television journalist Megyn Kelly, whose visibility helped a once-idiosyncratic respelling of Megan reach a wider audience.

Overall data confidence 65%

Behind the Name — Megan — Welsh form of Margaret, 'pearl'

Variations

MeganMeghanMeagan

Nicknames

MegMeggy

Famous Bearers

★Megyn Kelly (b. 1970)
American television journalist whose prominence popularized this y-spelling of Megan

If you like Megyn…

Megan— the standard name Megyn respells

Meghan— a same-sound Irish-styled spelling

Meagan— another common variant of the cluster

Bryn— a matching short Welsh-flavored girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Megyn mean?

Megyn is a form of Megan, a Welsh pet form of Margaret, from Greek margarites, 'pearl.'

How do you pronounce Megyn?

It's said MEG-in /ˈmɛɡ.ɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first, just like Megan.

Is Megyn a boy or girl name?

Megyn is a girl's name, a spelling of Megan.

Is Megyn making a comeback?

The y-spelling is recent and media-linked; Megan itself is a familiar modern classic.