Meghan
Pronunciation: [ m-EHG-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meghan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 227 babies have been named Meghan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Meghan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,650 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,650
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Meghan
Meghan is a boy name .
Is Meghan a boy or girl name? Meghan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,650 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,444. Meghan is more commonly used as a girl name.
Meghan is currently ranked #11,650 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Meghan include Meg, Megh, Meghy, Meghie, Mey, Meie, and Megkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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