US Popularity:357
Origin:Welsh
Meaning:Circling sea; White sea dweller
Morgan is a gender-neutral name of Welsh origin. A combination of the Welsh words “mor” and “cant,” this name means “circling sea” or “white sea dweller.” Just as the tides bring change, this little one will rock the boat in your life for the better. From jumping in puddles with you to setting sail on their own adventure, Morgan can embrace the freeing nature of the open ocean. The name also has connections to Morrígan, the goddess of war, fate, and death in Celtic mythology. While these may not initially seem like the attributes you’d choose for your child, they could instill a strong determination and sense of self in Morgan, which can always be guided and used for good.

Famous People Named Morgan

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    Actor

Morgan Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Morgan is currently #324 on The Bump
Boy:Morgan is currently #243 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Morgan is currently #183 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Morgan is currently #357 in U.S. births
Boy:Morgan is currently #1096 in U.S. births
Girl:Morgan is currently #466 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#466
in 2022
- 14
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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