Maegan is a feminine given name, a variant of Megan. The name ultimately derives from Margaret, which comes from the Greek margarites (meaning "pearl"), a word believed to originate from an Indo-Iranian source. Etymology and History Margaret has been a classic name since the Middle Ages, associated with Saint Margaret of Antioch, a 4th-century martyr said to have escaped from a dragon. The name gained popularity across the Christian world. In England, it was the top name for girls during the 1920s through the 1940s. Maegan is a modern English spelling variant, one of several including Meagan, Meaghan, Meghan, Meghann, and Maeghan. This reflects a trend in the 20th century to create informal spellings of popular names. Notable Bearers Several athletes and artists bear the name Maegan: Maegan Chant (born 1997), Canadian artistic gymnast Maegan Cottone (born 1981), British-American songwriter Maegan Houang, Vietnamese-American writer and director Maegan Krifchin (born 1988), American long-distance runner Maegan Manasse (born 1995), American tennis player Maegan Rosa (born 1992), American-Canadian soccer player Meaning: pearl Origin: English variant of Megan, ultimately from Greek/Indo-Iranian Type: First name Usage regions: English-speaking world