Margot vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Olivia

Girl #1 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
14,718
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Liv, Livvy, Oli

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Margot Rank #126
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #126 for Margot.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Margot ___

  • Margot Rose
  • Margot Louise
  • Margot Claire
  • Margot Simone
  • Margot Elise
  • Margot Vivienne

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Margot

Cecily Sylvia Hugo Felix Genevieve

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Margot or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Margot at #126 in the United States.

What do Margot and Olivia mean?

Margot means "pearl" (Greek via Latin French origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Margot and Olivia boy or girl names?

Margot is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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