Margaret vs Marguerite

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Margaret

Girl #119 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pearl"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #2,404 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pearl"

Origin: Latin/Greek

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Margaret Rank #119

Marguerite Rank #2,404

Margaret is more popular, ranked #119 vs #2404 for Marguerite.

Is Margaret or Marguerite more popular?

Margaret is more popular, ranked #119 compared to Marguerite at #2404 in the United States.

What do Margaret and Marguerite mean?

Margaret means "pearl" (Greek origin). Marguerite means "pearl" (Latin/Greek origin).

Are Margaret and Marguerite boy or girl names?

Margaret is primarily a girl name. Marguerite is primarily a girl name.