Jade vs Margaret

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jade

Girl #84 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"jade stone, precious green gemstone"

Origin: Spanish (via French l'ejade)

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Chinese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#84
Total SSA Count
2,931
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jade Rank #84
Margaret Rank #119

Jade is more popular, ranked #84 vs #119 for Margaret.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jade ___

  • Jade Marie
  • Jade Elise
  • Jade Nicole
  • Jade Renee
  • Jade Isabelle
  • Jade Alexandra

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 Jade

Ruby Pearl Amber Jett Stone

If you choose Margaret

Eleanor Catherine Edward William Charlotte

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jade or Margaret more popular?

Jade is more popular, ranked #84 compared to Margaret at #119 in the United States.

What do Jade and Margaret mean?

Jade means "jade stone, precious green gemstone" (Spanish (via French l'ejade) origin). Margaret means "pearl" (Greek origin).

Are Jade and Margaret boy or girl names?

Jade is primarily a girl name. Margaret is primarily a girl name.

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