The nameMorgan
Morgan is a name of Welsh origin, often read as "sea-born". A boy's name in Wales, it is mostly given to girls in the United States.
- Unisex name
- Welsh
Meaning
Morgan comes from the Old Welsh Morcant, perhaps from mor, "sea", and cant, "circle" or "bright". It is often read as "born of the sea", though this is discussed.
Origin
Welsh. In Arthurian legend, Morgan le Fay is the enchantress half-sister of King Arthur.
History
Morgan is a classic boy's name and surname in Wales. In the United States it became popular for girls in the 1990s, reaching the top 30. Morgan Freeman is a famous male bearer.
Morgan in other languages
Morgan is spelled the same in English, French and Welsh. It is masculine in Wales and unisex in the United States, while Morgane is the French feminine form.
Did you know?
- Morgan Freeman won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in 2005 for Million Dollar Baby.
Famous people named Morgan
- Morgan le Fay, Arthurian enchantress
- Morgan Freeman, actor
- Morgan Wallen, singer
- Morgan Gibbs-White, footballer
Popularity of the name Morgan
Morgan in the United States
Morgan was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 101,296 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Morgan. Its rise began around 1980, and it peaked in 1995. Half of all babies named Morgan in the United States were born before 1998. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 1,834 births a year on average, against 2,435 in the five years before.
Morgan in the United Kingdom
Morgan was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 17,906 births over the decade, 61% of all recorded babies named Morgan. Half of all babies named Morgan in the United Kingdom were born before 2004. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 208 births a year on average, against 281 in the five years before.
Morgan in Ireland
Morgan in France
Morgan in Belgium
Morgan in Norway
Sibling names for Morgan
Names from the same generation as Morgan, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Morgan mean?
Morgan comes from the Old Welsh Morcant, perhaps from mor, "sea", and cant, "circle" or "bright". It is often read as "born of the sea", though this is discussed.
What is the origin of the name Morgan?
Welsh. In Arthurian legend, Morgan le Fay is the enchantress half-sister of King Arthur.
Is Morgan a girl's or a boy's name?
Morgan is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys. In the United States, 83% of the babies named Morgan are girls.
How popular is the name Morgan?
In 2024, Morgan was the 275th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 1,141 births.
What are good sibling names for Morgan?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Jasmine, Brianna, Samantha and Sarah for a sister, Eric, Brandon, Tyler and Zachary for a brother.
Who are famous people named Morgan?
Morgan le Fay, Arthurian enchantress; Morgan Freeman, actor; Morgan Wallen, singer; Morgan Gibbs-White, footballer.