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Margarito

♂ Boy

Pronounced mar-gah-REE-toh /ˌmɑr.ɡɑˈri.toʊ/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish masculine form of Margarita/Margaret — from Greek margarites, 'a pearl'Low

In 30 seconds: A pearl: Margarito is a Spanish form of Margaret. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'mar-gah-REE-toh').

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Origin LowGreek, Spanish

MeaningA Spanish masculine form of Margarita/Margaret — from Greek margarites, 'a pearl'

U.S. rank (2025)#5139 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1928

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,887

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Margarito is a Spanish masculine form of Margarita/Margaret — from Greek margarites, 'a pearl' (St. Margarito; honoring saints named for the pearl). A lyrical, classic name (said 'mar-gah-REE-toh'; nickname Tito).

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, a-pearl at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Margaret comes from Greek margarites, 'a pearl' — Margarito is a Spanish masculine form, lyrical and classic (said 'mar-gah-REE-toh').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Margaret — Greek etymology

Variations

MargaritMargaritos

Nicknames

Tito

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Margarito mean?

Margarito is a Spanish masculine form of Margaret — Greek 'a pearl'.

How do you pronounce Margarito?

It's said mar-gah-REE-toh /ˌmɑr.ɡɑˈri.toʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Margarito a boy or girl name?

Margarito is a boy's name.

How popular is Margarito?

Margarito is a rare name in the U.S.