Megan

Megan Meaning & Origin

About Megan
The name Megan is of Welsh origin and is derived from the name Margaret, meaning "pearl" or "child of light." It is a feminine name that has gained popularity in English-speaking countries. Megan is often associated with qualities such as purity, beauty, and wisdom, reflecting the symbolism of pearls and light.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Megan are female.

Megan Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -18.61% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MKN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M0205
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EY1 G AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈmeΙͺgΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Megan in Braille

Here's how to represent Megan in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Megan in braille

How to Spell the Name Megan in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Megan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Megan in sign language

Numerology