Cheyenne vs Megan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cheyenne

Girl #871 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"people of a different speech, alien speakers"

Origin: Lakota Sioux

Cultural Roots

American Native American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#871
Total SSA Count
310
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Chey

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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

Cheyenne Rank #871
Megan Rank #761

Megan is more popular, ranked #761 vs #871 for Cheyenne.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cheyenne ___

  • Cheyenne Rose
  • Cheyenne Marie
  • Cheyenne Ann
  • Cheyenne Lynn
  • Cheyenne Renee
  • Cheyenne Jo

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 Cheyenne

Dakota Sierra Savannah Cody Austin

If you choose Megan

Ryan Kevin Shannon Bridget Connor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cheyenne or Megan more popular?

Megan is more popular, ranked #761 compared to Cheyenne at #871 in the United States.

What do Cheyenne and Megan mean?

Cheyenne means "people of a different speech, alien speakers" (Lakota Sioux origin). Megan means "pearl" (Greek via Welsh origin).

Are Cheyenne and Megan boy or girl names?

Cheyenne is primarily a girl name. Megan is primarily a girl name.

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