Katie 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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Katie Rank #580
Megan Rank #761

Katie is more popular, ranked #580 vs #761 for Megan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Katie ___

  • Katie Grace
  • Katie Rose
  • Katie Ann
  • Katie Lynn
  • Katie Elizabeth
  • Katie Marie

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 Katie

Emily Sarah Connor Patrick Molly

If you choose Megan

Ryan Kevin Shannon Bridget Connor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Katie or Megan more popular?

Katie is more popular, ranked #580 compared to Megan at #761 in the United States.

What do Katie and Megan mean?

Katie means "pure, clear" (Greek origin). Megan means "pearl" (Greek via Welsh origin).

Are Katie and Megan boy or girl names?

Katie is primarily a girl name. Megan is primarily a girl name.

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