Indie vs Megan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Indie

Girl #651 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"independent spirit"

Origin: English (modern)

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#651
Total SSA Count
450
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Indy

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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

Indie Rank #651
Megan Rank #761

Indie is more popular, ranked #651 vs #761 for Megan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Indie ___

  • Indie Rose
  • Indie Blue
  • Indie Jade
  • Indie June
  • Indie Pearl
  • Indie 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 Indie

Wilder Ziggy Birdie Wren Fox

If you choose Megan

Ryan Kevin Shannon Bridget Connor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Indie or Megan more popular?

Indie is more popular, ranked #651 compared to Megan at #761 in the United States.

What do Indie and Megan mean?

Indie means "independent spirit" (English (modern) origin). Megan means "pearl" (Greek via Welsh origin).

Are Indie and Megan boy or girl names?

Indie is primarily a girl name. Megan is primarily a girl name.

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