Meaghan
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Meaghan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1989.
Over 7 babies have been named Meaghan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Meaghan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #14,982 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,982
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Meaghan
Meaghan is a boy name .
Is Meaghan a boy or girl name? Meaghan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #14,982 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #8,748. Meaghan is more commonly used as a girl name.
Meaghan is currently ranked #14,982 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Meaghan include Mea, Meag, Meagy, Meagie, Han, Hany, Hanie, Mey, Meie, and Meakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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