The nameMargot
Margot is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "pearl". The French pet form of Marguerite, it is in the top 30 in England and Wales.
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Meaning
Margot is a diminutive of Marguerite, Margaret, from the Greek margaritēs, "pearl".
Origin
French. Queen Margaret of Valois, wife of Henri IV, was known as la Reine Margot.
History
The ballerina Margot Fonteyn and the actress Margot Robbie made the name famous. It reached the top 30 in England and Wales.
Margot in other languages
Margot is the French pet form of Marguerite, like Margaux. It corresponds to Margaret and Maggie in English, Margarete and Grete in German, Margherita in Italian and Margarita in Spanish. Queen Margot, wife of Henry IV of France, was Marguerite de Valois.
Did you know?
- Margot Fonteyn formed a legendary partnership with Rudolf Nureyev when she was already in her forties.
- Margot Robbie produced and starred in Barbie, the biggest box office hit of 2023.
Famous people named Margot
- Margot Fonteyn, ballerina
- Margot Robbie, actress
- Margot Frank, sister of Anne Frank
- Queen Margot (Margaret of Valois)
Popularity of the name Margot
Margot in the United States
Margot was most popular in the United States in the 2020s, with 8,479 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Margot. Its rise began around 2012, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Margot in the United States were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 1,696 births a year on average, against 811 in the five years before.
Margot in the United Kingdom
Margot was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 6,188 births over the decade, 71% of all recorded babies named Margot. Its rise began around 2015, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Margot in the United Kingdom were born before 2022, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 1,101 births a year on average, against 499 in the five years before.
Margot in France
Margot in Belgium
Margot in Switzerland
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Margot
Names from the same generation as Margot, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Margot mean?
Margot is a diminutive of Marguerite, Margaret, from the Greek margaritēs, "pearl".
What is the origin of the name Margot?
French. Queen Margaret of Valois, wife of Henri IV, was known as la Reine Margot.
Is Margot a girl's or a boy's name?
Margot is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Margot?
In 2024, Margot was the 126th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 2,223 births.
What are the variants of the name Margot?
Variants and related names of Margot include Margaux, Margit, Margo and Marguerite.
What are good sibling names for Margot?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Millie, Alessia, Freya and Eloise for a sister, Arlo, Enzo, Beau and Adriel for a brother.
Who are famous people named Margot?
Margot Fonteyn, ballerina; Margot Robbie, actress; Margot Frank, sister of Anne Frank; Queen Margot (Margaret of Valois).