Megan vs Thalia

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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Thalia

Girl #657 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"festivity, abundance"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Spanish American Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#657
Total SSA Count
444
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Thali, Tia, Lia

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Megan Rank #761
Thalia Rank #657

Thalia is more popular, ranked #657 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

Thalia ___

  • Thalia Rose
  • Thalia Grace
  • Thalia Jane
  • Thalia Claire
  • Thalia Elise
  • Thalia Maeve

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Megan

Ryan Kevin Shannon Bridget Connor

If you choose Thalia

Persephone Clio Callisto Apollo Orion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Megan or Thalia more popular?

Thalia is more popular, ranked #657 compared to Megan at #761 in the United States.

What do Megan and Thalia mean?

Megan means "pearl" (Greek via Welsh origin). Thalia means "festivity, abundance" (Greek origin).

Are Megan and Thalia boy or girl names?

Megan is primarily a girl name. Thalia is primarily a girl name.

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