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GirlFrench#135 in 2025

Margot

Margot is a girls' name of French origin meaning “pearl.” It ranked #135 in the United States in 2025.

pronunciation

MAR-go

meaning & origin

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.

popularity over time

#195
2020
#178
2021
#162
2022
#148
2023
#135
2024
YearRank
2024#135
2023#148
2022#162
2021#178
2020#195

Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset

famous people named Margot

  • Margot Robbie (actress)
  • Margot Fonteyn (ballerina)
  • Margot Tenenbaum (Wes Anderson character)

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