Kenna vs Megan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenna

Girl #724 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#724
Total SSA Count
388
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Kenny

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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

Kenna Rank #724
Megan Rank #761

Kenna is more popular, ranked #724 vs #761 for Megan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kenna ___

  • Kenna Rose
  • Kenna Grace
  • Kenna Marie
  • Kenna Jo
  • Kenna Leigh
  • Kenna Anne

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 Kenna

Declan Finn Rory Isla Cora

If you choose Megan

Ryan Kevin Shannon Bridget Connor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenna or Megan more popular?

Kenna is more popular, ranked #724 compared to Megan at #761 in the United States.

What do Kenna and Megan mean?

Kenna means "born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Megan means "pearl" (Greek via Welsh origin).

Are Kenna and Megan boy or girl names?

Kenna is primarily a girl name. Megan is primarily a girl name.

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