Chloe vs Margaret

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chloe

Girl #20 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"young green shoot"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#20
Total SSA Count
6,385
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Chlo

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Margaret

Girl #119 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Irish French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#119
Total SSA Count
2,303
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Maggie, Meg, Peggy

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Chloe Rank #20
Margaret Rank #119

Chloe is more popular, ranked #20 vs #119 for Margaret.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chloe ___

  • Chloe Grace
  • Chloe Rose
  • Chloe Anne
  • Chloe Jane
  • Chloe Marie
  • Chloe Elise

Margaret ___

  • Margaret Rose
  • Margaret Ann
  • Margaret Jane
  • Margaret Claire
  • Margaret Louise
  • Margaret Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Chloe

Ethan Noah Sophie Emma Jake

If you choose Margaret

Eleanor Catherine Edward William Charlotte

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chloe or Margaret more popular?

Chloe is more popular, ranked #20 compared to Margaret at #119 in the United States.

What do Chloe and Margaret mean?

Chloe means "young green shoot" (Greek origin). Margaret means "pearl" (Greek origin).

Are Chloe and Margaret boy or girl names?

Chloe is primarily a girl name. Margaret is primarily a girl name.

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