Megan Mcclean

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Megan Mcclean — pearl
228K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Megan Mcclean is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Megan is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Megan is a Welsh feminine given name, originally a diminutive form of Margaret. Margaret is from the Greek μαργαρίτης (margarítēs), Latin margarīta, "pearl". Megan is one of the most popular Welsh-language names for women in Wales and England, and is commonly truncated to Meg. Megan was one of the most popular feminine names in the English-speaking world in the 1990s, peaking in 1990 in the United States and 1999 in the United Kingdom. Approximately 54% of people named Megan born in the US were born in 1990 or later. The surname Mcclean: Adam McClean (born c. 1989), British journalist and broadcaster Andrew McClean, Irish Gaelic footballer Bernie Wright McClean (born 1979), Costa Rican professional footballer Christian McClean (born 1963), English former professional footballer Francis McClean (1876–1955), pioneer aviator Frank McClean (1837–1904), astronomer and pioneer in spectrography James McClean (born 1989), Irish footballer playing for West Bromwich Albion Joe McClean (rugby league) (born 1989), rugby league footballer who has played in the 2010s John Gerard McClean (1914–1978), Bishop of Middlesbrough, 1967–78 John Rob. Megan is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 228K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Megan reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Megan

Meaning: pearl

Latin

Megan is a Welsh feminine given name, originally a diminutive form of Margaret. Margaret is from the Greek μαργαρίτης (margarítēs), Latin margarīta, "pearl". Megan is one of the most popular Welsh-language names for women in Wales and England, and is commonly truncated to Meg. Megan was one of the most popular feminine names in the English-speaking world in the 1990s, peaking in 1990 in the United States and 1999 in the United Kingdom. Approximately 54% of people named Megan born in the US were born in 1990 or later.

Surname: Mcclean

Celtic

Adam McClean (born c. 1989), British journalist and broadcaster Andrew McClean, Irish Gaelic footballer Bernie Wright McClean (born 1979), Costa Rican professional footballer Christian McClean (born 1963), English former professional footballer Francis McClean (1876–1955), pioneer aviator Frank McClean (1837–1904), astronomer and pioneer in spectrography James McClean (born 1989), Irish footballer playing for West Bromwich Albion Joe McClean (rugby league) (born 1989), rugby league footballer who has played in the 2010s John Gerard McClean (1914–1978), Bishop of Middlesbrough, 1967–78 John Rob.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Megan is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Megan by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Megan Mcclean:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Megan?
The first name Megan originates from Latin. Megan is a Welsh feminine given name, originally a diminutive form of Margaret. Margaret is from the Greek μαργαρίτης (margarítēs), Latin margarīta, "pearl". Megan is one of the most popular Welsh-language names for women in Wales and England, and is commonly truncated to Meg. Megan was one of the most popular feminine names in the English-speaking world in the 1990s, peaking in 1990 in the United States and 1999 in the United Kingdom. Approximately 54% of people named Megan born in the US were born in 1990 or later.
When was Megan most popular?
The name Megan reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Mcclean?
The surname Mcclean originates from Celtic. Adam McClean (born c. 1989), British journalist and broadcaster Andrew McClean, Irish Gaelic footballer Bernie Wright McClean (born 1979), Costa Rican professional footballer Christian McClean (born 1963), English former professional footballer Francis McClean (1876–1955), pioneer aviator Frank McClean (1837–1904), astronomer and pioneer in spectrography James McClean (born 1989), Irish footballer playing for West Bromwich Albion Joe McClean (rugby league) (born 1989), rugby league footballer who has played in the 2010s John Gerard McClean (1914–1978), Bishop of Middlesbrough, 1967–78 John Rob.
What are the origins of the name Megan Mcclean?
The name Megan Mcclean combines two different traditions: the first name Megan has Latin roots, while the surname Mcclean originates from Celtic.
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