Megan vs Noah

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

Megan Rank #761
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 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

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Megan

Ryan Kevin Shannon Bridget Connor

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Megan or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Megan at #761 in the United States.

What do Megan and Noah mean?

Megan means "pearl" (Greek via Welsh origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Megan and Noah boy or girl names?

Megan is primarily a girl name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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