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UnisexWelsh#240 in 2025

Morgan

Morgan is a unisex name of Welsh origin meaning “sea-born, sea circle, bright sea.” It ranked #240 in the United States in 2025.

pronunciation

MOR-gun

meaning & origin

The name Morgan means “sea-born, sea circle, bright sea.” It comes from the Welsh language tradition.

From the Welsh 'Morcant,' composed of 'mor' (sea) and 'cant' (circle or bright). Morgana le Fay, the enchantress of Arthurian legend, is the name's most famous mythological bearer.

popularity over time

#265
2020
#258
2021
#252
2022
#246
2023
#240
2024
YearRank
2024#240
2023#246
2022#252
2021#258
2020#265

Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset

famous people named Morgan

  • Morgan Freeman (actor)
  • Morgan Wallen (country singer)
  • Morgana le Fay (Arthurian legend)

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