Megan vs Miranda

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

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Miranda

Girl #622 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"worthy of admiration, she who must be admired"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#622
Total SSA Count
478
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mandy, Randa, Mira

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Popularity Comparison

Megan Rank #761
Miranda Rank #622

Miranda is more popular, ranked #622 vs #761 for Megan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Megan ___

  • Megan Rose
  • Megan Anne
  • Megan Lynn
  • Megan Marie
  • Megan Elizabeth
  • Megan Grace

Miranda ___

  • Miranda Grace
  • Miranda Rose
  • Miranda Lee
  • Miranda Kate
  • Miranda Anne
  • Miranda Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Megan

Ryan Kevin Shannon Bridget Connor

If you choose Miranda

Olivia Cordelia Sebastian Julian Beatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Megan or Miranda more popular?

Miranda is more popular, ranked #622 compared to Megan at #761 in the United States.

What do Megan and Miranda mean?

Megan means "pearl" (Greek via Welsh origin). Miranda means "worthy of admiration, she who must be admired" (Latin origin).

Are Megan and Miranda boy or girl names?

Megan is primarily a girl name. Miranda is primarily a girl name.

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