Margot
Margot is a girls' name of French origin meaning “pearl.” It ranked #102 in the United States in 2025. The French diminutive of Marguerite/Margaret, derived from Greek 'margarites' meaning pearl.
how do you pronounce Margot?
MAR-go
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what does Margot mean?
The name Margot means “pearl.” It comes from the French language tradition.
The French diminutive of Marguerite/Margaret, derived from Greek 'margarites' meaning pearl. It carries a sleek Parisian elegance and gained renewed attention through actress Margot Robbie and the character Margot in Wes Anderson's films.
where does the name Margot come from?
A French diminutive of Marguerite, and so ultimately from the Greek margarites, meaning pearl. The -ot ending is a French diminutive suffix, so the name reads as little Marguerite.
the history of Margot
Wikipedia notes Margot has long been used as an independent name rather than only as a pet form, with Margo and Margaux as variant spellings. Wiktionary records its first appearance in Sweden in 1804.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #102 |
| 2024 | #127 |
| 2023 | #148 |
| 2022 | #193 |
| 2021 | #194 |
| 2020 | #234 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Margot?
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Variants around the world
who are famous people named Margot?
- Margot Robbie (actress)
- Margot Fonteyn (ballerina)
- Margot Tenenbaum (Wes Anderson character)
what names are similar to Margot?
what names go well with Margot?
Sibling names that share Margot's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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