Margaret vs Nora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nora

Girl #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"woman of honor"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#22
Total SSA Count
6,128
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nor

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Popularity Comparison

Margaret Rank #119
Nora Rank #22

Nora is more popular, ranked #22 vs #119 for Margaret.

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

Nora ___

  • Nora Grace
  • Nora Jane
  • Nora Claire
  • Nora Rose
  • Nora Kate
  • Nora Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Margaret

Eleanor Catherine Edward William Charlotte

If you choose Nora

Finn Declan Ellie Jack Sienna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Margaret or Nora more popular?

Nora is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Margaret at #119 in the United States.

What do Margaret and Nora mean?

Margaret means "pearl" (Greek origin). Nora means "woman of honor" (Irish origin).

Are Margaret and Nora boy or girl names?

Margaret is primarily a girl name. Nora is primarily a girl name.

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