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Margret

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How to Pronounce Margret

Pronounced MAR-grit /ˈmɑr.ɡrɪt/High

Meaning: A spelling of Margaret — from Greek margarites, 'a pearl'Low

In 30 seconds: A pearl: Margret spells Margaret. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA spelling of Margaret — from Greek margarites, 'a pearl'
U.S. rank (2025)#5843 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births21 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1921
Total births (all-time)≈ 10,047
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192118802025

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

Margret is a spelling of Margaret — from Greek margarites, 'a pearl' — a great classic name borne by queens and saints. A crisp, classic name (said 'MAR-grit'; nicknames Maggie, Greta).

In the U.S. and Iceland it appears as a spelling. Rare in this form, a-pearl at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Margaret comes from the Greek margarites, 'a pearl' — Margret is a contracted spelling, crisp and classic (said 'MAR-grit').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Margaret — Greek etymology

Variations

MargaretMargritMargret

Nicknames

Maggie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Margret mean?

Margret spells Margaret — Greek 'a pearl'.

How do you pronounce Margret?

It's said MAR-grit /ˈmɑr.ɡrɪt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Margret a boy or girl name?

Margret is a girl's name.

How popular is Margret?

Margret is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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