Margot
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Margot is a Greek name meaning “pearl”. It is a popular name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.99% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Margot
Margot is a French name that functions as a diminutive of Margaret. The name traces its etymological lineage to the Greek term 'margarites', signifying a pearl. Margaret gained widespread usage through Saint Margaret of Antioch and later became solidified in the royal houses of Europe. The French adaptation represents a distinct evolution of the classic form, reflecting regional phonetic developments within the Francophone tradition.
Meaning Comments
- Josh_darnley: I would use this name for a dog.
- Pwnpiggypwn: Margot is a really nice name with a nice meaning. Although it has been iconically taken by Margot Robbie. All the other names in the same family mean 'pearl' are nice alternatively i.e. Margaret, Marjorie, Marge etc.
- Gladius2059: This name reminds me of a strong relationship with the first name of Marguerite.
Gender Usage of the Name Margot
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Margot is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.99% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Margot
Margot is among the Top 20 Trending Girls’ name in the United States for 2026
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Margot is listed under Popular Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 3.2K births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 2.7K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 1.7K births |
| Australia | Popular | 1 in every 1.6K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Margot ranked #67 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #70 in 2024 — an improvement of 3 places. Margot has gained traction recently and now sits within the Top-100.
Historically, its best recorded position was #67, achieved in 2023 and 2025. Its lowest recorded position was #2,383 in 1995. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 68 places (from #135 to #67).
Name StyleMethodology
Margot is classified as Timeless Girl Names because it appears across 96% of recorded years, averages 304 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 2,831 births per year recently.Characteristics of the Name Margot
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- M — Girl Names Starting with M
- Ends with
- t — Girl Names Ending in “t”
Name AestheticMethodology
Margot possesses two syllables with a first-syllable stress, resulting in a refined and rhythmic quality. The name is strongly identified with the actress Margot Robbie and the Duchess of Anjou, establishing a sophisticated Elegant & Timeless aesthetic. Its phonetic structure feels balanced and deliberate, avoiding overly sharp transitions.
Middle Names For Margot
Middle names used with MargotMethodology
Margot is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Margot Elizabeth · Margot Ann · Margot Anne · Margot Frances · Margot EliseView all 130 girl middle names.
- Total 178 middle names used with Margot
- 7 boy middle names used with Margot
- 36 unisex middle names used with Margot
Middle name suggestions for MargotMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Margot is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern and 5 letters.
Examples: Margot Leigh · Margot Grace · Margot Smith · Margot Lynne · Margot Jones. View all 1,654 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Margot
Natural Name MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 3 biological records matching the name Margot. None belong to the curated biological families used to classify Flower-, Tree-, or Bird-Inspired Names. These records are provided for reference only.
Names Similar to Margot
Sound Like Margot Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Marquita · Marykate · Markita · View all 12 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Mary · Margaret · Michelle · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Margot Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Jo · Willow · Cleo · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Margot”
Dictionary Meaning of "Margot"Methodology
A female given name from French
Examples
- "I like names that end with an a, don't you? Or other vowels? Most often it seems to be an a. But wait: Margo's name ends with an o, for mercy's sake! Barnaby's mother. Or it used to be o. Then she met Barnaby's father and added a t." Sophia looked at me. I told her, "Mom thought Margot with a t was higher class." "First time I saw it written that way was on the wedding invitations," Gram said. "She brought them home from the printer's and I said, 'Who's this?' She said, 'That's me.' Well, I did try to accommodate. Her dad said it was stuff and nonsense, but I told Jeffrey the next time he came to call, 'Mar-gott will be down in a minute.' He laughed because he thought I was joking but I was serious. I honestly assumed people pronounced the t."
Alternative Forms
More Info
How to Spell Margot in ASL
- M
- a
- r
- g
- o
- t
Comments on the name Margot
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G_needham94
Margot could be a nickname for Marigold.
Sayelmther3
This name was used to replace the name "Maria" in the list III of the Atlantic hurricane name list, and will be used in 2023.
Slay_abyss9
The name Margot was given to 235 baby girls born in the US in 2012.
Bickuribox10
Also used in Sweden (not as common today) where the 't' is pronounced, MAR-gott.
Pirate_the_1
In Germany Margot is pronounced similar to the Swedish; MAR-gawt.