Margot
MAR-goh · 2 syllables
♀ Female ◎ Greek / French ◈ 2 syllables
"Pearl, precious gemstone"

From Greek / French

Margot is Margaret's French petite soeur — a diminutive that traded the formal pearl for something chic, sharp, and effortlessly Parisian. Margot Fonteyn was the greatest ballerina of the 20th century. Margot Robbie is one of the biggest movie stars alive. The silent T at the end gives it a visual sophistication that the ear doesn't quite expect — a name that knows more than it says.

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Margot at a glance
MeaningPearl, precious gemstone
OriginGreek / French
GenderFemale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 2
US Rank (today)#295
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Why parents love Margot
  • Margot Robbie is one of the most famous women in the world.
  • Margot Fonteyn was the greatest ballerina of her era.
  • The silent T gives it French mystery and sophistication.
  • Two syllables with a sharp, chic sound: MAR-go.
  • It carries Margaret's pearl meaning in a sleeker package.
The vibe of Margot
Frenchchicballetsharpsophisticatedsilent-TpearlParisian
Origin & history of Margot
Greek margaritēs (pearl) French Marguerite French diminutive Margot
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Greek / French roots
Margot is a French diminutive of Marguerite (Margaret), meaning pearl. Queen Margot (Marguerite de Valois, 1553–1615) was Queen of France, and Alexandre Dumas' novel La Reine Margot dramatised her turbulent life. Margot Fonteyn (1919–1991) is widely considered the greatest classical ballerina of the 20th century — her partnership with Rudolf Nureyev is the most celebrated in ballet history. Margot Robbie has become one of the biggest movie stars in the world through Barbie, I Tonya, and the Harley Quinn franchise. The name has surged into the US top 200.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Medieval France as a pet form of Marguerite; Margot de Valois was Queen of France (1553–1615).
3
Today
Margot remains a beloved choice, ranking #295 in the US. 22,984 babies have been named Margot since 1894.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, Britannica, SSA data
How popular is Margot?
2024 peak year
Margot entered U.S. records in 1894, near the turn of the 20th century. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2024, 2,223 babies received the name (ranked #126). Today it sits around #295, with roughly 1,253 babies named Margot each year. Margot has been trending upward in recent years. In total, around 22,984 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
2,223 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #126)
1,253 Avg. per year
(last decade)
12,530 Total registrations
last 10 years
22,984 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #295) Very popular
↑ Trending upward in recent years
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Numerology of Margot
2
Life path number
The Peacemaker
Diplomacy, harmony and deep empathy.

Margot's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — a sharp, decisive vibration matching the name's chic confidence. People named Margot tend to be stylish, self-assured, and more powerful than their elegant exterior suggests. The silent T conceals steel.

Silent steel
Chic confidence
More powerful than she shows
Stylish leader
Pearl-sharp elegance
M4
A1
R9
G7
O6
T2
Sum: 29 → Life path 2
Personality of Margot
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Peaceful
They bring calm to every room.
💞
Deeply loving
Their love runs deep and steady.
🎭
Intuitive
They read people with extraordinary accuracy.
🎵
Artistic soul
Beauty speaks to them powerfully.
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