Maisy vs Megan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maisy

Girl #801 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Scottish/Greek

Cultural Roots

English Scottish British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#801
Total SSA Count
350
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mais, May

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Maisy Rank #801
Megan Rank #761

Megan is more popular, ranked #761 vs #801 for Maisy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maisy ___

  • Maisy Rose
  • Maisy Jane
  • Maisy Grace
  • Maisy Claire
  • Maisy Belle
  • Maisy Lou

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 Maisy

Daisy Poppy Theo Archie Elsie

If you choose Megan

Ryan Kevin Shannon Bridget Connor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maisy or Megan more popular?

Megan is more popular, ranked #761 compared to Maisy at #801 in the United States.

What do Maisy and Megan mean?

Maisy means "pearl" (Scottish/Greek origin). Megan means "pearl" (Greek via Welsh origin).

Are Maisy and Megan boy or girl names?

Maisy is primarily a girl name. Megan is primarily a girl name.

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