Margaret vs Margot

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Margaret Rank #119
Margot Rank #126

Margaret is more popular, ranked #119 vs #126 for Margot.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Margaret ___

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

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 Margaret

Eleanor Catherine Edward William Charlotte

If you choose Margot

Cecily Sylvia Hugo Felix Genevieve

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Margaret or Margot more popular?

Margaret is more popular, ranked #119 compared to Margot at #126 in the United States.

What do Margaret and Margot mean?

Margaret means "pearl" (Greek origin). Margot means "pearl" (Greek via Latin French origin).

Are Margaret and Margot boy or girl names?

Margaret is primarily a girl name. Margot is primarily a girl name.

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