Pearl
Meghan is a Welsh diminutive of Margaret, which is derived from the Greek word 'margarites'. It shares the same etymological root as the word for pearl, symbolizing something precious and rare.
Less common today
Meghan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #91 in 1990.
Duchess of Sussex and former actress
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter
Television personality and columnist
World Cup-winning soccer player
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
