Megan
Pronunciation: [ m-AYG-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Megan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1968.
Over 1,104 babies have been named Megan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Megan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,696 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,696
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Megan is also used as a girl name, ranked #761.
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About the Name Megan
Megan is a boy name .
Is Megan a boy or girl name? Megan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #16,696 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #761. Megan is more commonly used as a girl name.
Megan is currently ranked #16,696 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Megan include Meg, Mey, Meie, and Megkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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