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Maegen

Quick answerMaegen is a modern spelling variant of Megan, which derives from the Welsh name Meghan, meaning "pearl" and rooted in the Greek word "margarites." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, with particular prominence in Ireland and Wales, and gained notable visibility through public figures like Meghan…

Welsh · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#14,780
TrendVintage
Peak year1990
Syllables2
OriginWelsh
LanguageWelsh
CultureCeltic
Letters6
Numerology9 Chaldean 5
Global rank#14,780

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Maegen

Maegen is a modern spelling variant of Megan, which derives from the Welsh name Meghan, meaning "pearl" and rooted in the Greek word "margarites." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, with particular prominence in Ireland and Wales, and gained notable visibility through public figures like Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.

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Etymology

Maegen is a modern spelling variant of Megan, which derives from the Welsh name Meghan, meaning "pearl" and rooted in the Greek word "margarites." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, with particular prominence in Ireland and Wales, and gained notable visibility through public figures like Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.

Maegen currently ranks #14,780 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1990.

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