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Margot
GirlFrench, Greek· “pearl”
- Meaning
- pearl
- Origin
- French, Greek
- Pronunciation
- MAHR-goh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #102
- US babies 2025
- 2,575
- Best rank
- #102 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Margot
Margot is a French and Greek name that means “pearl”.
Margot is a French diminutive of Marguerite, the French form of Margaret. Margaret traces back through Latin to the Greek margarites, meaning pearl. Margot was used as a nickname in French royal circles, most famously for Marguerite de Valois, queen of Navarre, who was known as Queen Margot. In English the final T is silent. The name has a chic, understated charm, and it has returned to fashion alongside names like Colette and Juliet. Actress Margot Robbie has kept it visible, and Margaux is a common variant spelling.
Popularity over time
Margot first appears in US Social Security records in 1894. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 49 different years, starting in 1914. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #102, and its highest count, 2,575 babies. Use has grown 410% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #1,003 in 1920, #906 in 1950, #1,378 in 1980, #1,895 in 2000, #1,464 in 2010, and #102 in 2025. Of the 25,568 US girls named Margot since records began, 43% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 5,279 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Juniper, Georgia, Amara, Cecilia, and Sienna.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Margot ranked highest in District of Columbia, Colorado, and Connecticut.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | #40 | 14 |
| Colorado | #50 | 85 |
| Connecticut | #62 | 40 |
| Utah | #69 | 55 |
| Oregon | #69 | 42 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Margot is usually pronounced MAHR-goh, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with M and ends in “-ot”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Margo and Margaux.
Middle names for Margot
A few middle names that flow with Margot: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Margot
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Margot mean?
Margot is a French and Greek name that means “pearl”.
What is the origin of the name Margot?
Margot has French and Greek roots. Margot is a French diminutive of Marguerite, the French form of Margaret.
Is Margot a popular name?
Yes. Margot ranked #102 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Margot a boy or girl name?
Margot is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Margot?
Margot is usually pronounced MAHR-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