Cara vs Meghan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Meghan

Girl #1,444 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,444
Total SSA Count
152
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Meg, Meggie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cara Rank #1,298
Meghan Rank #1,444

Cara is more popular, ranked #1298 vs #1444 for Meghan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cara ___

  • Cara Rose
  • Cara Ann
  • Cara Louise
  • Cara Elizabeth
  • Cara Jane
  • Cara Mia

Meghan ___

  • Meghan Rose
  • Meghan Grace
  • Meghan Anne
  • Meghan Louise
  • Meghan Kate
  • Meghan Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cara

Fiona Siobhan Declan Liam Erin

If you choose Meghan

Deirdre Bridget Caitlin Rowan Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cara or Meghan more popular?

Cara is more popular, ranked #1298 compared to Meghan at #1444 in the United States.

What do Cara and Meghan mean?

Cara means "dear one, beloved" (Italian/Latin origin). Meghan means "pearl" (Greek via Welsh origin).

Are Cara and Meghan boy or girl names?

Cara is primarily a girl name. Meghan is primarily a girl name.

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