Bethany vs Margo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bethany

Girl #728 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"house of dates (fruit)"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#728
Total SSA Count
386
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Beth, Bethy, Bethie

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Margo

Girl #544 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

French English Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#544
Total SSA Count
555
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maggie

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Popularity Comparison

Bethany Rank #728
Margo Rank #544

Margo is more popular, ranked #544 vs #728 for Bethany.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bethany ___

  • Bethany Grace
  • Bethany Anne
  • Bethany Joy
  • Bethany Hope
  • Bethany Elise
  • Bethany Renée

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 Bethany

Hannah Rachel Miriam Matthew Caleb

If you choose Margo

Hugo Cleo Felix Iris Otto

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bethany or Margo more popular?

Margo is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Bethany at #728 in the United States.

What do Bethany and Margo mean?

Bethany means "house of dates (fruit)" (Aramaic origin). Margo means "pearl" (Greek origin).

Are Bethany and Margo boy or girl names?

Bethany is primarily a girl name. Margo is primarily a girl name.

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