The nameMargaux
Margaux is a French form of Margaret, also the name of a famous Bordeaux wine.
- Girl's name
- Greek
- Feast day
Meaning
Margaux comes from Margot, a pet form of Marguerite, from the Greek margarites, "pearl".
Origin
Greek, through French.
History
Ernest Hemingway's granddaughter, the model Margaux Hemingway, was named after the wine. In England and Wales Margaux reached 418th in 2024.
Margaux in other languages
Margaux is a French spelling of Margot, a pet form of Marguerite. The same family gives Margaret in English, Margarete in German, Margherita in Italian and Margarita in Spanish.
Famous people named Margaux
- Margaux Hemingway, model
- Margaux Pinot, judoka
Popularity of the name Margaux
Margaux in the United States
Margaux was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 1,201 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Margaux. Its rise began around 1976, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Margaux in the United States were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 189 births a year on average, against 161 in the five years before.
Margaux in the United Kingdom
Margaux was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 565 births over the decade, 60% of all recorded babies named Margaux. Its rise began around 2001, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Margaux in the United Kingdom were born before 2021, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 99 births a year on average, against 48 in the five years before.
Margaux in France
Margaux in Belgium
Margaux in Switzerland
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Margaux
Names from the same generation as Margaux, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Margaux mean?
Margaux comes from Margot, a pet form of Marguerite, from the Greek margarites, "pearl".
What is the origin of the name Margaux?
Greek, through French.
Is Margaux a girl's or a boy's name?
Margaux is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Margaux?
In 2024, Margaux was the 1211th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 195 births.
What are the variants of the name Margaux?
Variants and related names of Margaux include Margot and Marguerite.
What are good sibling names for Margaux?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Althea, Agnes, Dorothea and Naya for a sister, Alistair, Yuri, Danilo and Bastian for a brother.
Who are famous people named Margaux?
Margaux Hemingway, model; Margaux Pinot, judoka.