Dena vs Megan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dena

Girl #4,802 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"judged, vindicated"

Origin: Hebrew 'Dinah'

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,802
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dee

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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

Dena Rank #4,802
Megan Rank #761

Megan is more popular, ranked #761 vs #4802 for Dena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dena ___

  • Dena Marie
  • Dena Rose
  • Dena Lynn
  • Dena Grace
  • Dena Claire
  • Dena Mae

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 Dena

Lena Tara Mara Joel Seth

If you choose Megan

Ryan Kevin Shannon Bridget Connor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dena or Megan more popular?

Megan is more popular, ranked #761 compared to Dena at #4802 in the United States.

What do Dena and Megan mean?

Dena means "judged, vindicated" (Hebrew 'Dinah' origin). Megan means "pearl" (Greek via Welsh origin).

Are Dena and Megan boy or girl names?

Dena is primarily a girl name. Megan is primarily a girl name.

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