What Does the Name Morgan Mean?

Morgan is a unisex name of Welsh origin meaning “sea-born or sea-circle.”

Updated June 2026

Name	Morgan
Gender	unisex
Origin	Welsh
Meaning	sea-born or sea-circle
Variants	Morgana, Morgen, Morganne
Popularity	A top US name for girls in the 1990s and still in common use; also used steadily for boys, especially in Wales.

The meaning and origin of Morgan

The name Morgan means “sea-born or sea-circle” and has Welsh origins. From the Old Welsh Morcant, likely combining elements meaning 'sea' and 'circle' or 'bright.' Historically a male name in Wales, it gained female use partly through the legendary sorceress Morgan le Fay of Arthurian tales.

Variants and related names

Morgan is related to several other names you may recognize: Morgana, Morgen, Morganne. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.

How popular is the name Morgan?

A top US name for girls in the 1990s and still in common use; also used steadily for boys, especially in Wales.

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