Ella vs Margot

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ella

Girl #30 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"all, completely"

Origin: Germanic Alia

Cultural Roots

English German Hebrew Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30
Total SSA Count
5,685
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El, Ellie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ella Rank #30
Margot Rank #126

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #126 for Margot.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ella ___

  • Ella Grace
  • Ella Rose
  • Ella Mae
  • Ella Jane
  • Ella Claire
  • Ella Louise

Margot ___

  • Margot Rose
  • Margot Louise
  • Margot Claire
  • Margot Simone
  • Margot Elise
  • Margot Vivienne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ella

Owen Liam Sophia Nora Oliver

If you choose Margot

Cecily Sylvia Hugo Felix Genevieve

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ella or Margot more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Margot at #126 in the United States.

What do Ella and Margot mean?

Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin). Margot means "pearl" (Greek via Latin French origin).

Are Ella and Margot boy or girl names?

Ella is primarily a girl name. Margot is primarily a girl name.

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