Megan vs Taytum

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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Taytum

Girl #714 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Tatas homestead, cheerful settlement"

Origin: Old English place name

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#714
Total SSA Count
392
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Tay, Tate

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Popularity Comparison

Megan Rank #761
Taytum Rank #714

Taytum is more popular, ranked #714 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

Taytum ___

  • Taytum Rose
  • Taytum Mae
  • Taytum Lynn
  • Taytum Grace
  • Taytum Nicole
  • Taytum Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Megan

Ryan Kevin Shannon Bridget Connor

If you choose Taytum

Paxton Brynlee Hadley Ryder Peyton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Megan or Taytum more popular?

Taytum is more popular, ranked #714 compared to Megan at #761 in the United States.

What do Megan and Taytum mean?

Megan means "pearl" (Greek via Welsh origin). Taytum means "Tatas homestead, cheerful settlement" (Old English place name origin).

Are Megan and Taytum boy or girl names?

Megan is primarily a girl name. Taytum is primarily a girl name.

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