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Margeaux

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Pronounced mar-GOH /mɑrˈɡoʊ/Medium

Meaning: Elaborated spelling of Margaux/Margot — a French pet form of Marguerite (Margaret), from Greek margarites, 'a pearl'Medium

In 30 seconds: A pearl: Margeaux spells Margaux/Margot — 'a pearl'. Chic, French, and warm (said 'mar-GOH').
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Origin MediumFrench, Greek
MeaningElaborated spelling of Margaux/Margot — a French pet form of Marguerite (Margaret), from Greek margarites, 'a pearl'
U.S. rank (2024)#5226 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births25 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 920

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219772024

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

Margeaux is an elaborated spelling of Margaux/Margot — a French pet form of Marguerite (Margaret), from Greek margarites, 'a pearl'. A chic, stylish French name (the -eaux ending echoing the famed Château Margaux; actress Margaux Hemingway); said 'mar-GOH'.

It registers thinly beside Margot. Rare, a-pearl at the root, and chic.

Did you know? Margaret means 'a pearl' (Greek margarites) — Margot/Margaux is its chic French short form, and Margeaux is an elaborated spelling (the -eaux ending echoing Château Margaux); said 'mar-GOH'.
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name — Margaux — root etymology

Variations

MargauxMargotMargo

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If you like Margeaux…

Margaux— the standard French spelling
Margot— a fellow spelling
Margo— a companion spelling
Marguerite— the full French name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Margeaux mean?

Margeaux spells Margaux/Margot — a French Margaret, 'a pearl'.

How do you pronounce Margeaux?

It's said mar-GOH /mɑrˈɡoʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Margeaux a boy or girl name?

Margeaux is a girl's name.

How popular is Margeaux?

Margeaux is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Margot is more common.

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