Alok vs Megan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alok

Boy #16,664 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, brightness, illumination"

Origin: Sanskrit aloka

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16,664
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Alok Rank #16,664
Megan Rank #761

Megan is more popular, ranked #761 vs #16664 for Alok.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alok ___

  • Alok Kumar
  • Alok Raj
  • Alok Nath
  • Alok Prasad
  • Alok Dev
  • Alok Singh

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 Alok

Ananya Aryan Vikram Priya Siddharth

If you choose Megan

Ryan Kevin Shannon Bridget Connor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alok or Megan more popular?

Megan is more popular, ranked #761 compared to Alok at #16664 in the United States.

What do Alok and Megan mean?

Alok means "light, brightness, illumination" (Sanskrit aloka origin). Megan means "pearl" (Greek via Welsh origin).

Are Alok and Megan boy or girl names?

Alok is primarily a boy name. Megan is primarily a girl name.

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