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.
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how do you pronounce Margot?
MAR-go
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.
It carries a sleek Parisian elegance and gained renewed attention through actress Margot Robbie and the character Margot in Wes Anderson's films.
how popular is this name?
Margot has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 50 years since 1914, and fell outside it for 62. It peaked at #102 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #102 |
| 2024 | #127 |
| 2023 | #148 |
| 2022 | #193 |
| 2021 | #194 |
| 2020 | #234 |
| 2019 | #304 |
| 2018 | #358 |
| 2017 | #363 |
| 2016 | #433 |
| 1960 | #877 |
| 1950 | #900 |
| 1940 | #629 |
| 1930 | #695 |
| 1920 | #989 |
| 1914 | #988 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Margot fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Margot
Margot has long been used as a name in its own right rather than only as a pet form, with Margo and Margaux as variant spellings. It appears in Sweden from 1804.
who are famous people named Margot?
- Margot Robbie (actress)
- Margot Fonteyn (ballerina)
- Margot Tenenbaum (Wes Anderson character)
what are the nicknames and variants of Margot?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
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.
quick answers about Margot
What does the name Margot mean?
Margot means “pearl”.
What is the origin of the name Margot?
Margot comes from the French naming tradition. Related forms include Margo, Margaux and Marguerite.
How popular is the name Margot?
Margot ranked #102 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2025, at #102, and it has spent 50 years in the top 1,000 since 1914.
Is Margot a boy or girl name?
Margot is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Margot?
Margot is pronounced MAR-go, with 2 syllables.
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