Margaret vs Olive

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
Olive Rank #170

Margaret is more popular, ranked #119 vs #170 for Olive.

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

Olive ___

  • Olive Jane
  • Olive Mae
  • Olive Pearl
  • Olive Grace
  • Olive Frances
  • Olive Wren

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Margaret

Eleanor Catherine Edward William Charlotte

If you choose Olive

Hazel Jasper Violet Milo Poppy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Margaret or Olive more popular?

Margaret is more popular, ranked #119 compared to Olive at #170 in the United States.

What do Margaret and Olive mean?

Margaret means "pearl" (Greek origin). Olive means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Margaret and Olive boy or girl names?

Margaret is primarily a girl name. Olive is primarily a girl name.

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