Indigo vs Megan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Indigo

Girl #923 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"deep blue-purple color, from India"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#923
Total SSA Count
287
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Indie, Indy, Indi

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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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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Indigo Rank #923
Megan Rank #761

Megan is more popular, ranked #761 vs #923 for Indigo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Indigo ___

  • Indigo Rose
  • Indigo Sky
  • Indigo Blue
  • Indigo Wild
  • Indigo Storm
  • Indigo Sage

Megan ___

  • Megan Rose
  • Megan Anne
  • Megan Lynn
  • Megan Marie
  • Megan Elizabeth
  • Megan Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Indigo

Violet Scarlet Cobalt Azure Saffron

If you choose Megan

Ryan Kevin Shannon Bridget Connor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Indigo or Megan more popular?

Megan is more popular, ranked #761 compared to Indigo at #923 in the United States.

What do Indigo and Megan mean?

Indigo means "deep blue-purple color, from India" (Greek origin). Megan means "pearl" (Greek via Welsh origin).

Are Indigo and Megan boy or girl names?

Indigo is primarily a girl name. Megan is primarily a girl name.

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