Jenna vs Megan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jenna

Girl #684 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fair, smooth, white wave"

Origin: Cornish/Celtic

Cultural Roots

English American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#684
Total SSA Count
416
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jen, JJ

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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

Jenna Rank #684
Megan Rank #761

Jenna is more popular, ranked #684 vs #761 for Megan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jenna ___

  • Jenna Marie
  • Jenna Lynn
  • Jenna Nicole
  • Jenna Grace
  • Jenna Lee
  • Jenna Ann

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 Jenna

Lauren Kayla Ashley Tyler Brandon

If you choose Megan

Ryan Kevin Shannon Bridget Connor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jenna or Megan more popular?

Jenna is more popular, ranked #684 compared to Megan at #761 in the United States.

What do Jenna and Megan mean?

Jenna means "fair, smooth, white wave" (Cornish/Celtic origin). Megan means "pearl" (Greek via Welsh origin).

Are Jenna and Megan boy or girl names?

Jenna is primarily a girl name. Megan is primarily a girl name.

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