Greta vs Margaret

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Greta

Girl #856 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pearl"

Origin: Germanic, from Greek margarites

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Girl #119 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pearl"

Origin: Greek

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Greta Rank #856

Margaret Rank #119

Margaret is more popular, ranked #119 vs #856 for Greta.

Is Greta or Margaret more popular?

Margaret is more popular, ranked #119 compared to Greta at #856 in the United States.

What do Greta and Margaret mean?

Greta means "pearl" (Germanic, from Greek margarites origin). Margaret means "pearl" (Greek origin).

Are Greta and Margaret boy or girl names?

Greta is primarily a girl name. Margaret is primarily a girl name.