Esther vs Margot

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Margot

Girl #126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin French

Cultural Roots

French English American Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#126
Total SSA Count
2,223
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Margo, Marge

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Esther Rank #131
Margot Rank #126

Margot is more popular, ranked #126 vs #131 for Esther.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esther ___

  • Esther Rose
  • Esther Jane
  • Esther Mae
  • Esther Grace
  • Esther Violet
  • Esther Pearl

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 Esther

Ruth Agnes Sylvia Clement Jasper

If you choose Margot

Cecily Sylvia Hugo Felix Genevieve

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esther or Margot more popular?

Margot is more popular, ranked #126 compared to Esther at #131 in the United States.

What do Esther and Margot mean?

Esther means "star" (Persian origin). Margot means "pearl" (Greek via Latin French origin).

Are Esther and Margot boy or girl names?

Esther is primarily a girl name. Margot is primarily a girl name.

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