The nameMégane
Mégane is a French girl's name of Welsh origin, the French form of Megan. It was very popular in France in the 1990s.
- Girl's name
- Welsh
Meaning
Mégane comes from the Welsh Megan, a pet form of Margaret, from the Greek margarites, "pearl".
Origin
Welsh.
History
The name was a great success in France in the 1990s, peaking in the middle of that decade.
Popularity of the name Mégane
Mégane in France
Mégane was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 11,725 births over the decade, 82% of all recorded babies named Mégane. Its rise began around 1990, and it peaked in 1995. Half of all babies named Mégane in France were born before 1995. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 15 births a year on average, against 24 in the five years before.
Mégane in Belgium
Mégane was most popular in Belgium in the 1990s, with 696 births over the decade, 64% of all recorded babies named Mégane. Half of all babies named Mégane in Belgium were born before 1998.
Variants and related names
Mégane in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mégane mean?
Mégane comes from the Welsh Megan, a pet form of Margaret, from the Greek margarites, "pearl".
What is the origin of the name Mégane?
Welsh.
Is Mégane a girl's or a boy's name?
Mégane is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Mégane?
Variants and related names of Mégane include Margaret.