The nameMargo
Margo is a form of Margot, mostly given in France in the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- Greek
- Feast day
Meaning
Like Margot, it is a nickname for Marguerite, from the Greek margaritês, "pearl".
Origin
Greek, through Marguerite.
History
First found in the late 1970s, Margo peaked in the late 2000s, helped by the fashion for Margot. It is still given today, less often.
Popularity of the name Margo
Margo in France
Margo was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 805 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Margo. Its rise began around 1988, and it peaked in 2008. Half of all babies named Margo in France were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 21 births a year on average, against 48 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Margo in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Margo mean?
Like Margot, it is a nickname for Marguerite, from the Greek margaritês, "pearl".
What is the origin of the name Margo?
Greek, through Marguerite.
Is Margo a girl's or a boy's name?
Margo is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Margo?
Variants and related names of Margo include Margot and Marguerite.