Margaret vs Greta

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Margaret

Girl #119 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pearl"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #856 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pearl"

Origin: Germanic, from Greek margarites

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Margaret Rank #119

Greta Rank #856

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

Is Margaret or Greta more popular?

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

What do Margaret and Greta mean?

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

Are Margaret and Greta boy or girl names?

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