Margot: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced MAR-goh · 2 syllables
Margot means “pearl (from Marguerite)”, from French and Greek.
Borrowed from French Margot.
- Meaning
- pearl (from Marguerite)
- Origin
- French, Greek
- Pronunciation
- MAR-goh
- US rank (2025)
- #102
- US babies a year
- about 1,958 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Margot?
Margot was the #102 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,575 babies. It’s rising: up 523% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #102 |
| England & Wales | #80 |
| Scotland | #220 |
| Northern Ireland | #149 |
| Ireland | #156 |
| France | #50 |
| Norway | #423 |
| Canada | #66 |
| Australia | #72 |
How old are people named Margot?
Half of US adults named Margot are older than 49; most are between 20 and 84. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Margot
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Margot have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Margot
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Colette
- Celine
- Catalina
- Iris
- Philippa
- Arlette
- Elena
- Noella
- Daphne
- Coralie
- Athena
- Sylvie
- Penelope
- Vivienne
- Thalia
- Simone
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Questions about Margot
What does the name Margot mean?
Margot means “pearl (from Marguerite)”. It comes from French and Greek.
How do you pronounce Margot?
Margot is pronounced MAR-goh.
How popular is the name Margot?
Margot was the #102 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,575 babies. It’s rising: up 523% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Margot?
Half of US adults named Margot are older than 49. Most are between 20 and 84.