Morgan

Morgan Meaning & Origin

About Morgan
The name Morgan is of Welsh origin and has multiple meanings. It can be derived from the Old Welsh word "mor" meaning "sea" and "gan" meaning "circle" or "enclosure," suggesting a connection to the sea or a coastal dwelling. Additionally, Morgan can also be a variant of the name Morcant, meaning "sea chief" or "great defender." Overall, the name Morgan is often associated with strength, leadership, and a connection to the sea.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Morgan are female.

Morgan Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 1.26% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRKN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M06205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AO1 R G AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɔrgən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Morgan in Braille

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

The name Morgan in braille

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

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

The name Morgan in sign language

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