Margaret vs Sofia

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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Sofia

Girl #10 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"skill, cleverness"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#10
Total SSA Count
8,094
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sophie, Sof, Fia

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Margaret Rank #119
Sofia Rank #10

Sofia is more popular, ranked #10 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

Sofia ___

  • Sofia Rose
  • Sofia Grace
  • Sofia Elena
  • Sofia Isabel
  • Sofia Marie
  • Sofia Valentina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Margaret

Eleanor Catherine Edward William Charlotte

If you choose Sofia

Mateo Diego Isabella Camila Liam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Margaret or Sofia more popular?

Sofia is more popular, ranked #10 compared to Margaret at #119 in the United States.

What do Margaret and Sofia mean?

Margaret means "pearl" (Greek origin). Sofia means "skill, cleverness" (Greek origin).

Are Margaret and Sofia boy or girl names?

Margaret is primarily a girl name. Sofia is primarily a girl name.

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