Ivey vs Megan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Ivey Rank #788
Megan Rank #761

Megan is more popular, ranked #761 vs #788 for Ivey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ivey ___

  • Ivey Rose
  • Ivey Mae
  • Ivey June
  • Ivey Claire
  • Ivey Grace
  • Ivey Belle

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 Ivey

Violet Willow Hazel Finn Silas

If you choose Megan

Ryan Kevin Shannon Bridget Connor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivey or Megan more popular?

Megan is more popular, ranked #761 compared to Ivey at #788 in the United States.

What do Ivey and Megan mean?

Ivey means "ivy plant, climbing vine" (Old English origin). Megan means "pearl" (Greek via Welsh origin).

Are Ivey and Megan boy or girl names?

Ivey is primarily a girl name. Megan is primarily a girl name.

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