Haley vs Megan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Haley

Girl #781 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hay clearing, hay field"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#781
Total SSA Count
361
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Hale, Lee

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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

Haley Rank #781
Megan Rank #761

Megan is more popular, ranked #761 vs #781 for Haley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Haley ___

  • Haley Grace
  • Haley Ann
  • Haley Marie
  • Haley Elizabeth
  • Haley Rose
  • Haley Jane

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 Haley

Paige Chloe Tyler Dylan Morgan

If you choose Megan

Ryan Kevin Shannon Bridget Connor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Haley or Megan more popular?

Megan is more popular, ranked #761 compared to Haley at #781 in the United States.

What do Haley and Megan mean?

Haley means "hay clearing, hay field" (Old English origin). Megan means "pearl" (Greek via Welsh origin).

Are Haley and Megan boy or girl names?

Haley is primarily a girl name. Megan is primarily a girl name.

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