Margaret vs Rudolf

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

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Rudolf

Boy #19,769 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous wolf"

Origin: Old High German (Hrodulf: hrod + wolf)

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Dutch Scandinavian Czech

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,769
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rudi, Rudy, Dolf

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Popularity Comparison

Margaret Rank #119
Rudolf Rank #19,769

Margaret is more popular, ranked #119 vs #19769 for Rudolf.

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

Rudolf ___

  • Rudolf Ernst
  • Rudolf Karl
  • Rudolf Hans
  • Rudolf Friedrich
  • Rudolf Heinrich

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Margaret

Eleanor Catherine Edward William Charlotte

If you choose Rudolf

Gertrude Heinrich Adalbert Helga

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Margaret or Rudolf more popular?

Margaret is more popular, ranked #119 compared to Rudolf at #19769 in the United States.

What do Margaret and Rudolf mean?

Margaret means "pearl" (Greek origin). Rudolf means "famous wolf" (Old High German (Hrodulf: hrod + wolf) origin).

Are Margaret and Rudolf boy or girl names?

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

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