Morgan Name Meaning
Learn more about the meaning, origin, and popularity of the name Morgan.Fact checked by Karen CilliFact checked by Karen CilliThe name Morgan means "sea-born," "sea-song," or "sea-circle." It is traditionally a boy's name of Welsh origin. More specifically, a variant of the Old Welsh name Morcant, which is a combination of the Welsh elements mor meaning "sea" and cant meaning "circle."Morgan is also frequently used as a girl's name and is from the Old Welsh name Morgen, meaning “sea-born,” and the Irish name Muirgen, meaning "born of the sea." Morgan is currently more popular for girls than it is for boys in the US. But with its Welsh roots and Celtic charm, the name Morgan is a versatile and gender neutral name. Origin: The name Morgan is of Welsh and Irish roots meaning, "sea-born," "sea-song," or "sea-circle."Gender: Morgan is a commonly used gender-neutral name.Pronunciation: MOR-gyn or mawr-guhn
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How Popular Is the Name Morgan?Morgan first arrived on the top 1,000 name chart for boys in 1900 at No. 410. Since then, the name has fluctuated in popularity. Though it has remained in the top 1,000, it has never reached the top 100. The highest it has climbed is to spot 236 in 1995. Since then, Morgan has been on a slow decline in popularity. In 2023, it was at 551st place.As a girl's name, Morgan landed on the top 1,000 charts much later in 1976 when it ranked 913th. The following decade saw the name Morgan rapidly increase in popularity. By 1987, Morgan was the 95th most popular girl's name in the US.Even though the name spent decades in the top 100, it has yet to reach top 10 status. Morgan's most popular year as a girl's name was in 1997 when it sat in spot No. 22. Come 2014, Morgan dropped off the top 100 charts, and in 2023, it sat at 247th position.Name VariationsVariations of the name Morgan include:Morgana (Welsh)Morganne (Welsh)Morgen (Welsh)Morggen (Welsh)Morgin (Welsh)Morgyn (Welsh)Morrigan (Irish)Muirgen (Irish)Similar NamesNames with a similar vibe to Morgan include:AidenAveryBroganHaydenJadenJordanLoganMasonPhoebeRileyRylandSydneyTaylorTeaganQuinlanOther Welsh names to consider include:AlysAvalonBecaCaiCarysCarwynEfaElisEnidKendrickOsianGwenRhettRhysTrevynOther names that start with "M" include:MalloryMatteoMarthaMarlonMargotMaximMaxineMicahMiloMischaMollyMyronMynaSuggested Sibling NamesPotential sibling names for Morgan include:AddisonDylanEvanFinleyGavinHannahJacksonJestonKadenLeoNiallOlliePaigeSethViennaFamous People Named MorganSome famous people who are named Morgan include:Morgan Andrews, American soccer playerMorgan Brittany, American actressMorgan Ensberg, American baseball playerMorgan Fairchild, American actressMorgan Featherstone, Australian fashion modelMorgan Finley, American politician and businessmanMorgan Freeman, American actorMorgan Green, American football playerMorgan Grim, American basketball playerMorgan Hamm, American gymnastMorgan Hurd, American gymnastMorgan James, American musicianMorgan Pressel, American professional golferMorgan Rielly, Canadian hockey playerMorgan Spurlock, American documentary makerMorgan Ward, American mathematicianMorgan White, American gymnastMorgan Tsvangirai, former prime minister of Zimbabwe More Baby NamesStill searching for the perfect baby name? Check out these related baby name lists for even more options: Top 1,000 Baby Girl Names45 Gender-Neutral Baby NamesThe Top Baby Names Around the World
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