Morgan
Morgan is a unisex name of Welsh origin meaning “great chief, or sea chief.” It ranked #312 in the United States in 2025. From the Old Welsh Morcant, from môr, sea, or mawr, great, with cant, circle, usually read as great chief or sea chief.
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how do you pronounce Morgan?
MOR-gun
where does the name Morgan come from?
From the Old Welsh Morcant, combining môr, sea, or mawr, great, with cant, circle: great chief, or sea chief.
Morgan le Fay, the enchantress of Arthurian legend, is the name's most famous mythological bearer.
how popular is this name?
Morgan has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 50 years since 1976. It peaked at #22 in 1997, and ranked #312 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #312 |
| 2024 | #276 |
| 2023 | #247 |
| 2022 | #213 |
| 2021 | #205 |
| 2020 | #195 |
| 2019 | #176 |
| 2018 | #163 |
| 2017 | #153 |
| 2016 | #132 |
| 2010 | #63 |
| 2000 | #25 |
| 1997 | #22 |
| 1990 | #58 |
| 1980 | #243 |
| 1976 | #909 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Morgan fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Morgan
Morgan is of Welsh and Breton origin, traditionally a man's name in Wales and Brittany and used for both sexes elsewhere; it is also a surname.
who are famous people named Morgan?
- Morgan Freeman (actor)
- Morgan Wallen (country singer)
- Morgana le Fay (Arthurian legend)
what are the nicknames and variants of Morgan?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Morgan?
what names go well with Morgan?
Sibling names that share Morgan's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Morgan
What does the name Morgan mean?
Morgan means “great chief, or sea chief”.
What is the origin of the name Morgan?
Morgan comes from the Welsh naming tradition. Related forms include Morgana and Morgane.
How popular is the name Morgan?
Morgan ranked #312 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1997, at #22, and it has spent 50 years in the top 1,000 since 1976.
Is Morgan a boy or girl name?
Morgan is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Morgan?
Morgan is pronounced MOR-gun, with 2 syllables.
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