Lea vs Megan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lea

Girl #834 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"weary"

Origin: Hebrew Leah

Cultural Roots

French Italian Spanish German Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#834
Total SSA Count
324
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lea Rank #834
Megan Rank #761

Megan is more popular, ranked #761 vs #834 for Lea.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lea ___

  • Lea Marie
  • Lea Sophie
  • Lea Grace
  • Lea Victoria
  • Lea Claire
  • Lea Simone

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 Lea

Mia Ines Chloe Sophie Hugo

If you choose Megan

Ryan Kevin Shannon Bridget Connor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lea or Megan more popular?

Megan is more popular, ranked #761 compared to Lea at #834 in the United States.

What do Lea and Megan mean?

Lea means "weary" (Hebrew Leah origin). Megan means "pearl" (Greek via Welsh origin).

Are Lea and Megan boy or girl names?

Lea is primarily a girl name. Megan is primarily a girl name.

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