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. From the Welsh 'Morcant,' composed of 'mor' (sea) and 'cant' (circle or bright).
how do you pronounce Morgan?
MOR-gun
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what does Morgan mean?
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.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #240 |
| 2023 | #246 |
| 2022 | #252 |
| 2021 | #258 |
| 2020 | #265 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Morgan?
- Morgan Freeman (actor)
- Morgan Wallen (country singer)
- Morgana le Fay (Arthurian legend)
what names are similar to Morgan?
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