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Margot

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Pronounced MAR-goh /ˈmɑːr.ɡoʊ/High

Meaning: Pearl — French short form of Marguerite, from Greek margaritēs (pearl)High

In 30 seconds: A chic French diminutive of Marguerite meaning 'pearl,' Margot has the je ne sais quoi of a Parisian fashion house. Silent-T and all, it carries effortless French elegance and has been climbing fast in the U.S. top 250.

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Origin HighFrench, Greek

MeaningPearl — French short form of Marguerite, from Greek margaritēs (pearl)

U.S. rank (2025)#102 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births2,575 girls (0.16% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 25,559

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

Margot is a French nickname and short form of Marguerite, itself the French form of Margaret, from the Latin Margarita and Greek margaritēs (pearl). The silent final 't' is characteristic of French spelling. The name has been used in France since the Middle Ages.

Margot has been associated with refinement and French culture, notable bearers including Queen Margot (Marguerite de Valois, 1553–1615) and ballerina Dame Margot Fonteyn. In the U.S., actress Margot Robbie's global fame from the mid-2010s significantly boosted the name's popularity. It entered the U.S. top 250 around 2020.

Did you know? The silent 't' in Margot is a hallmark of French orthography — English speakers familiar with French will naturally omit it, while those new to the name may trip over the spelling.

Variations

MargauxMargo

Nicknames

MargGogo

Famous Bearers

★Margot Fonteyn (1919–1991)
English ballerina, regarded as one of the greatest ballet dancers of the 20th century.
★Margot Robbie (b. 1990)
Australian actress, Academy Award nominee for I, Tonya and Barbie.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Margot mean?

Margot is a French short form of Marguerite, meaning 'pearl' from the Greek margaritēs.

How do you pronounce Margot?

Margot is pronounced MAR-goh /ˈmɑːr.goʊ/ — two syllables with stress on the first. The final 't' is silent.

Is Margot a boy or girl name?

Margot is used exclusively as a girl's name.

How popular is Margot?

Margot entered the U.S. girls' names charts around 2020, driven partly by Margot Robbie's global fame and the trend toward French chic names.