Margaret

Pronunciation: [ m-AHRG-er-iht ]

Boy Name #19,732 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Margaret is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-AHRG-er-iht.

Parents who love the name Margaret often also consider Mary, Margaret, Martha .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #19,732
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Mar May Marie Margie

Also a Girl Name

Margaret is also used as a girl name, ranked #119.

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Similar Names

Mary Margaret Martha Maude Mabel Mattie Maggie Marie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Margaret

Is Margaret a boy or girl name?

Margaret is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #19732. As a girl name, it is ranked #119. Margaret is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Margaret?

Margaret is pronounced m-AHRG-er-iht.

How popular is the name Margaret?

Margaret is currently ranked #19732 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Margaret?

Common nicknames for Margaret include Mar, May, Marie, and Margie.

Is Margaret a common or rare name?

Margaret is an uncommon name, ranked #19732 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Margaret

Margaret is a boy name .

Is Margaret a boy or girl name? Margaret is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,732 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #119. Margaret is more commonly used as a girl name.

Margaret is currently ranked #19,732 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Margaret include Mar, May, Marie, and Margie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.