Morag
Meaninggreat one · Scottish Gaelic
Morag is a Gaelic girl name meaning “great one”, with Scottish Gaelic roots. Scottish Gaelic names carry the sound of the Highlands and islands where they're still spoken. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- AnagramShuffle the letters of Morag and you get Margo. Same letters, different name.
- GenerationMorag peaked in 1963, which makes it a classic Baby Boomer name. The typical Morag you'd meet today is about 62 years old.
- HistoryMorag first shows up in US birth records in 1963, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 62 years since.
US births per million girls, 1963–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Morag
Morag is a girl name of Gaelic origin meaning “great one”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1960s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Gaelic names
More Gaelic girl names
- Girl name: Nora · honor
- Girl name: Hazel · hazel tree
- Girl name: Isla · from Islay
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
- Unisex name: Quinn · descendant of Conn
- Girl name: Alana · possibly little rock
Questions about the name Morag
What does the name Morag mean?
Morag means “great one” and comes from Scottish Gaelic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Dylan (“great tide”), Grant (“tall, great”), Rhiannon (“great queen”) and Omega (“great O”).
What is the origin of the name Morag?
Morag is Gaelic in origin, and its meaning traces back to Scottish Gaelic. Other Gaelic names to consider are Nora (“honor”), Hazel (“hazel tree”), Isla (“from Islay”) and Riley (“rye clearing”).
Is Morag a boy or girl name?
Morag is a girl name.
How popular is the name Morag?
Morag is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1965. It peaked at #4,539 in 1963, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Morag?
If you like Morag, you might also like Dylan, Grant, Rhiannon and Omega.
What should I know before naming my baby Morag?
Morag is a Gaelic girl name meaning “great one”, with Scottish Gaelic roots. Scottish Gaelic names carry the sound of the Highlands and islands where they're still spoken. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.