Addilyn vs Megan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Megan

Girl #761 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#761
Total SSA Count
369
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Meg, Meggie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Addilyn Rank #773
Megan Rank #761

Megan is more popular, ranked #761 vs #773 for Addilyn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Addilyn ___

  • Addilyn Rose
  • Addilyn Grace
  • Addilyn Mae
  • Addilyn Claire
  • Addilyn Jane
  • Addilyn Faith

Megan ___

  • Megan Rose
  • Megan Anne
  • Megan Lynn
  • Megan Marie
  • Megan Elizabeth
  • Megan Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Addilyn

Brecken Emmalyn Avery Hadley Brayden

If you choose Megan

Ryan Kevin Shannon Bridget Connor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Addilyn or Megan more popular?

Megan is more popular, ranked #761 compared to Addilyn at #773 in the United States.

What do Addilyn and Megan mean?

Addilyn means "noble, of noble birth" (Germanic origin). Megan means "pearl" (Greek via Welsh origin).

Are Addilyn and Megan boy or girl names?

Addilyn is primarily a girl name. Megan is primarily a girl name.

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