Alma vs Margo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alma

Girl #472 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"nourishing, kind"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin Spanish English Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#472
Total SSA Count
653
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Allie, Al

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alma Rank #472
Margo Rank #544

Alma is more popular, ranked #472 vs #544 for Margo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alma ___

  • Alma Rose
  • Alma Jean
  • Alma Mae
  • Alma Claire
  • Alma Louise
  • Alma Frances

Margo ___

  • Margo Rose
  • Margo Louise
  • Margo Claire
  • Margo Josephine
  • Margo Elise
  • Margo Lane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alma

Cora Vera Flora Hazel Nora

If you choose Margo

Hugo Cleo Felix Iris Otto

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alma or Margo more popular?

Alma is more popular, ranked #472 compared to Margo at #544 in the United States.

What do Alma and Margo mean?

Alma means "nourishing, kind" (Latin origin). Margo means "pearl" (Greek origin).

Are Alma and Margo boy or girl names?

Alma is primarily a girl name. Margo is primarily a girl name.

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