Morgan

Morgan as a name

Morgan is a unisex given name that has Welsh roots, and it means “sea-born” or “dweller of the sea”. It can also be derived from the Old Welsh name Morcant, which means “sea circle”.

Morgan has been used as a given name for both males and females, but historically it has been more common for males in Wales and more commonly for females in the United States. Some notable people with the name Morgan include the American financier J.P. Morgan, the Welsh actor Morgan Freeman, and the American soccer player Alex Morgan.