Lim vs Margo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lim

Boy #23,302 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"forest, grove of trees"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Filipino Malaysian Singaporean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#23,302
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lim Rank #23,302
Margo Rank #544

Margo is more popular, ranked #544 vs #23302 for Lim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lim ___

  • Lim Alexander
  • Lim James
  • Lim Wei
  • Lim Jun
  • Lim Kai

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 Lim

Lin Kim Kai Mei Jun

If you choose Margo

Hugo Cleo Felix Iris Otto

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lim or Margo more popular?

Margo is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Lim at #23302 in the United States.

What do Lim and Margo mean?

Lim means "forest, grove of trees" (Chinese origin). Margo means "pearl" (Greek origin).

Are Lim and Margo boy or girl names?

Lim is primarily a boy name. Margo is primarily a girl name.

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