James vs Megan
James
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Supplanter
Peak: 1944 (5.54%)
Megan
Gender: girl
Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Pearl
Peak: 1985 (1.08%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | James | Megan |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 5.01% | - |
| 1890 | 4.26% | - |
| 1900 | 4.47% | - |
| 1910 | 4.41% | - |
| 1920 | 4.35% | - |
| 1930 | 4.78% | - |
| 1940 | 5.27% | - |
| 1950 | 4.73% | - |
| 1960 | 3.55% | 0.02% |
| 1970 | 3.24% | 0.07% |
| 1980 | 2.12% | 0.51% |
| 1990 | 1.50% | 0.99% |
| 2000 | 0.86% | 0.57% |
FAQ
Is James or Megan more popular?
James has historically been more popular. James peaked in 1944 while Megan peaked in 1985.
What do James and Megan mean?
James means "Supplanter" while Megan means "Pearl".