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Margaux
GirlFrench, Greek· “French form of Margaret; pearl”
- Meaning
- French form of Margaret; pearl
- Origin
- French, Greek
- Pronunciation
- mar-GOH
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,199
- US babies 2025
- 191
- Best rank
- #1,193 (2021)
- Peak year
- 2021
Meaning and origin of Margaux
Margaux is a French and Greek name that means “French form of Margaret; pearl”.
Margaux is a French form of Margaret, which comes through Latin from the Greek margarites, meaning "pearl." The spelling echoes Margot, a traditional French nickname for Marguerite, and also the Bordeaux wine village of Margaux, famous for its red wines. The actress Margaux Hemingway helped bring the spelling to English speakers. The final x is silent, so the name sounds just like Margot. Margaux feels chic and sophisticated, with a vintage French elegance.
Popularity over time
Margaux first appears in US Social Security records in 1975. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,193 in 2021, the same year it reached its highest count of 204 babies. In 2025, 191 babies were named Margaux, and it ranked #1,199 nationally. That is 62% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #1,954 in 1980, #2,229 in 2000, #2,714 in 2010, and #1,199 in 2025. Of the 4,089 US girls named Margaux since records began, 29% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 1,134 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Zahara, Alaiyah, Novaleigh, Dailyn, and Zarah.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Margaux ranked highest in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | #591 | 5 |
| Massachusetts | #728 | 7 |
| Pennsylvania | #851 | 11 |
| Illinois | #899 | 10 |
| New Jersey | #903 | 8 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Margaux is usually pronounced mar-GOH, with two syllables. It has seven letters, starts with M and ends in “-ux”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Margo and Margot.
Middle names for Margaux
A few middle names that flow with Margaux: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Margaux
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Margaux mean?
Margaux is a French and Greek name that means “French form of Margaret; pearl”.
What is the origin of the name Margaux?
Margaux has French and Greek roots. Margaux is a French form of Margaret, which comes through Latin from the Greek margarites, meaning "pearl." The spelling echoes Margot, a traditional French nickname for Marguerite, and also the Bordeaux wine village of Margaux, famous for its red wines.
Is Margaux a popular name?
Not especially. Margaux ranked #1,199 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Margaux a boy or girl name?
Margaux is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Margaux?
Margaux is usually pronounced mar-GOH. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings