Morgan Name Origin
/MOR-gən/-
British (Celtic) 40%
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American (Anglo-Saxon) 35%
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Welsh (Celtic) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Morgan
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The name Morgan is of Welsh origin, derived from the Old Welsh elements 'mor' meaning 'sea' and 'gan' meaning 'bright' or 'white'. It has been used as both a given name and surname, especially in Celtic regions and English-speaking countries.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Morgan each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).