Elliott vs Megan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliott

Boy #163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#163
Total SSA Count
2,219
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, El

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Elliott Rank #163
Megan Rank #761

Elliott is more popular, ranked #163 vs #761 for Megan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elliott ___

  • Elliott James
  • Elliott Thomas
  • Elliott William
  • Elliott Gray
  • Elliott Reed
  • Elliott Charles

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 Elliott

Hazel Violet Oliver Madeleine Theodore

If you choose Megan

Ryan Kevin Shannon Bridget Connor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliott or Megan more popular?

Elliott is more popular, ranked #163 compared to Megan at #761 in the United States.

What do Elliott and Megan mean?

Elliott means "Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Old French origin). Megan means "pearl" (Greek via Welsh origin).

Are Elliott and Megan boy or girl names?

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

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