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Morrigan

/ MOR-ih-gan /
Girl Irish 3 syllables
Meaning
Morrigan means Great queen (Irish).
Gender
Girl
Origin
Irish
Pronunciation
MOR-ih-gan
Popularity
#2742 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Morrigan in the US, 1880–2025
20002020

Morrigan first appears in US records in 1995. It peaked in 2023, when 69 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 63.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Morrigan popular?

Near its peak Morrigan is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2023.

US babies given the name Morrigan, by decade
2020s 309
2010s 423
2000s 322
1990s 85

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Morrigan mean?

The Morrigan is an Irish goddess of war and fate; her name is usually read “great queen.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Morrigan mean?

Morrigan means Great queen. The Morrigan is an Irish goddess of war and fate; her name is usually read “great queen.”

What is the origin of the name Morrigan?

Morrigan is of Irish origin.

How do you pronounce Morrigan?

Morrigan is pronounced “MOR-ih-gan.”

Is Morrigan a boy or a girl name?

Morrigan is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Morrigan a popular name right now?

Morrigan is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2023.

How popular is the name Morrigan?

In 2025, Morrigan ranked #2742 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Morrigan most popular?

Morrigan was most popular in 2023, when about 69 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Morrigan?

Names similar to Morrigan include Orla, Niamh, Aisling, Fiadh, Nuala.

What names go well with Morrigan?

Irish names that pair well with Morrigan include Ryan, Liam, Aiden, Sean, Aidan.