Sibling names for Meghan
Names that sound like they belong in the same family as Meghan usually share its era. These sister and brother names rose and fell on a similar curve to Meghan, whose busiest decade was the 1980s, and are about as common, so neither child's name will feel dated or unusual next to the other.
Sister names for Meghan
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsey | island of Lincoln (place name) | #1,369 | 896 | 1980s |
| Amber | amber, the golden fossil resin | #520 | 2,806 | 1980s |
| Bethany | #752 | 2,050 | 1980s | |
| Danielle | God is my judge (feminine of Daniel) | #549 | 3,140 | 1980s |
| Rachel | ewe | #250 | 6,275 | 1990s |
| Alisha | variant of Alicia (Alice); "nobility" | #1,229 | 998 | 1980s |
| Lauren | laurel (from Laurence) | #401 | 4,515 | 1990s |
| Carissa | #3,349 | 269 | 1990s | |
| Desiree | "desired" | #1,429 | 1,020 | 1990s |
| Lacey | from Lassy, a place in Normandy | #738 | 1,781 | 1980s |
| Christina | Christian (Latin) | #770 | 2,028 | 1980s |
Brother names for Meghan
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin | just, fair | #233 | 9,487 | 1980s |
| Brandon | broom hill (place name) | #261 | 8,465 | 1990s |
| Jared | #396 | 4,268 | 1990s | |
| Kyle | strait, narrows (Gaelic caol) | #509 | 3,780 | 1990s |
| Casey | watchful (Irish Ó Cathasaigh) | #320 | 4,920 | 1980s |
| Derek | ruler of the people (from Theodoric) | #284 | 6,039 | 1980s |
| Jamal | "beauty" | #1,197 | 1,023 | 1990s |
| Travis | from Old French travers (crossing) | #434 | 4,202 | 1980s |
Meghan's era
Meghan ranked #1,906 for girls in 2025, against #1,083 in 2015. Its best year was 1985, at #63. Names that rose and fell with it share its period feel, which keeps the set consistent.
Timeless names that go with any sibling
These names have been used steadily for a hundred years, so they sit comfortably next to a name from any era, Meghan included.
Girls: Elizabeth, Lydia, Cecilia, Julia, Nina, Carmen. Boys: Samuel, Anthony, Wesley, Vincent, Calvin, Victor.
Same era, but close to Meghan
These names follow Meghan's curve too, but we left them out above because they share a first letter or an ending with Meghan. Some parents like that echo; if you do, start here.
- Mayra same first letter as Meghan
How these were chosen
Each suggestion's share of US babies has followed a curve close to Meghan's since 1880, and its recent number of babies is within about twelve times Meghan's, so the names are in the same league. Names starting with the same letter as Meghan or with the same ending are left out, so the names go together without matching. Spellings of Meghan itself are excluded.