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Morgen

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Pronounced MOR-gen /ˈmɔːr.ɡən/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Morgan, a Welsh name linked to 'sea-born; bright sea; sea-circle' (as with Morgan le Fay); also the German word for 'morning.' Reads unisex-to-male, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A form of Morgan: Morgen leans on 'sea-born,' and is German for 'morning' (said 'MOR-gen'). Reads unisex-to-male — we note the lean.
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Origin LowWelsh, German
MeaningA spelling of Morgan, a Welsh name linked to 'sea-born; bright sea; sea-circle' (as with Morgan le Fay); also the German word for 'morning.' Reads unisex-to-male, which we note.
U.S. rank (2023)#11854 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,855

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419592023

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

Morgen is a Welsh Morgan form, linked to 'sea-born; sea-circle,' and coincides with the German for 'morning.' As a girl's name it is rare and reads unisex-to-male, which we note (said 'MOR-gen').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, watery, and unisex.

Did you know? Morgen is a spelling of Morgan — a Welsh name tied to the sea (as with Morgan le Fay) — and also the German for 'morning'; it reads unisex-to-male, which we note (said 'MOR-gen').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Morgen — Welsh Morgan 'sea-born'; German 'morning'; unisex-lean-boy

Variations

MorganMorganeMorwen

Nicknames

MoGen

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Morgan— the standard spelling
Wren— a like unisex nature name
Maren— a like sea-linked name
Marlen— another German name
Gretchen— echoes that soft -en sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Morgen mean?

Morgen is a spelling of Morgan (Welsh, 'sea-born; sea-circle') and the German for 'morning.'

How do you pronounce Morgen?

It's said MOR-gen /ˈmɔːr.ɡən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Morgen a boy or girl name?

Morgen is used for both, and reads unisex-to-male — we note the lean.

How popular is Morgen?

Morgen is rare for girls in the U.S.

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