Morgan: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced MOR-guhn · 2 syllables
Morgan means “sea; great”, from Irish and Welsh.
from Old Welsh Morcant, possibly from *mor (“sea”) (Welsh mor) or *mor (“great”) (Old Welsh maur) + *kantos (“circle”) (Welsh cant), meaning “great chief” or “sea chief”.
- Meaning
- sea; great
- Origin
- Irish, Welsh
- Pronunciation
- MOR-guhn
- US rank (2025)
- #312
- US babies a year
- about 1,774 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1990
How popular is Morgan?
Morgan was the #312 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,509 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 51% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1990.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #312 |
| England & Wales | #305 |
| Scotland | #429 |
| Ireland | #551 |
| France | #435 |
| Norway | #393 |
| Canada | #364 |
| Australia | #352 |
How old are people named Morgan?
Half of US adults named Morgan are older than 30; most are between 19 and 46. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Morgan
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Morgan have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
- Mikaela
- Britt
- Rune
- Romain
- Mercedes
Names like Morgan
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Morgan
What does the name Morgan mean?
Morgan means “sea; great”. It comes from Irish and Welsh.
How do you pronounce Morgan?
Morgan is pronounced MOR-guhn.
How popular is the name Morgan?
Morgan was the #312 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,509 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 51% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1990.
How old are people named Morgan?
Half of US adults named Morgan are older than 30. Most are between 19 and 46.