How to say it
MOR · gan
ˈmɔːr.ɡən
Unisex
Morgan
Sea-born, sea-circle
What it means
Welsh, built on môr ('sea'), usually read as 'born of the sea' or 'sea chief.'
Morgan is an ancient Welsh name built on môr, 'sea,' read variously as 'sea-born' or 'sea chief.' It carries a whiff of legend through Morgan le Fay, the enchantress of Arthurian tales, and it is one of the most genuinely unisex names in English, worn by Morgan Freeman and Morgan Fairchild alike. It reads steady, Celtic, and a touch mystical.
How to spell Morgan
The standard spelling is Morgan. Common variants include Morgann, Morgane, Morghan, but Morgan is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
Feminine: peaked at #22 in 1997, currently #312 in 2025.
Masculine: peaked at #236 in 1995, currently #559 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Worth knowing
Solidly unisex; Morgan le Fay supplies the legendary edge.
- Spelling
The sea root (môr) links it to the water-and-sky names.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Morgan Freeman American actor with one of film's most recognizable voices
- Morgan le Fay the enchantress of Arthurian legend
Spelling variants
- Morgann
- Morgane
- Morghan
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Common questions
- What does the name Morgan mean?
- Welsh, built on môr ('sea'), usually read as 'born of the sea' or 'sea chief.'
- What does Morgan mean in Welsh?
- In Welsh, Morgan means "Sea-born, sea-circle." Morgan is an ancient Welsh name built on môr, 'sea,' read variously as 'sea-born' or 'sea chief.' It carries a whiff of legend through Morgan le Fay, the enchantress of Arthurian tales, and it is one of the most genuinely unisex names in English, worn by Morgan Freeman and Morgan Fairchild alike. It reads steady, Celtic, and a touch mystical.
- How do you pronounce Morgan?
- Morgan is pronounced ˈmɔːr.ɡən. Say it as MOR-gan, with the stress on the "mor" syllable.
- How do you spell Morgan?
- The standard spelling is Morgan. Common spelling variants include Morgann, Morgane, Morghan.
- Is Morgan a boy or girl name?
- Morgan is used for both boys and girls.
- How popular is the name Morgan?
- Morgan ranked #312 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.