Morgan vs Rhys

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Morgan

Girl #276 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sea circle, sea chief"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#276
Total SSA Count
1,141
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mo, Morg

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Morgan Rank #276
Rhys Rank #354

Morgan is more popular, ranked #276 vs #354 for Rhys.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Morgan ___

  • Morgan Grace
  • Morgan Lee
  • Morgan Elise
  • Morgan Kate
  • Morgan Paige
  • Morgan Anne

Rhys ___

  • Rhys Owen
  • Rhys Liam
  • Rhys David
  • Rhys Morgan
  • Rhys Evan
  • Rhys Gareth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Morgan

Jordan Avery Riley Peyton Quinn

If you choose Rhys

Seren Nia Cai Carys Bryn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Morgan or Rhys more popular?

Morgan is more popular, ranked #276 compared to Rhys at #354 in the United States.

What do Morgan and Rhys mean?

Morgan means "sea circle, sea chief" (Welsh origin). Rhys means "enthusiasm, passion" (Old Welsh origin).

Are Morgan and Rhys boy or girl names?

Morgan is primarily a girl name. Rhys is primarily a boy name.

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