Margaret vs Oliver

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
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 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

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Margaret

Eleanor Catherine Edward William Charlotte

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Margaret or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Margaret at #119 in the United States.

What do Margaret and Oliver mean?

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

Are Margaret and Oliver boy or girl names?

Margaret is primarily a girl name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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