Girl Name · Greek Origin
Maggie
Considering Maggie? It is a girl name whose meaning is "Pearl", rooted in Greek naming tradition, and ranks in our Top 1000 popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Mackie.
Maggie meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Pearl
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Maggie to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Maggie as M·A·G·G·I·E, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Maggie is distinctive but not obscure in the Top 1000 tier.
Maggie variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Maggiea, Maggiee, Maggiey, Maggi.
- Nicknames: Mag and M.
- Middle names: Pair Maggie with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Maggie middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Mackie, Maisie, Mazie, Maxie, Macie — full picks on the sibling names for Maggie guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Maggie? Browse our names like Maggie guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Maggie
What does the name Maggie mean?
Maggie means "Pearl" and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of Maggie?
Maggie originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Maggie?
Maggie has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Maggie a boy's or girl's name?
Maggie is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Maggie in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Maggie sits in the Top 1000 tier — distinctive but not obscure.
What names are similar to Maggie?
Names that share Maggie's sound and style include Mackie, Maisie, Mazie, Maxie, Macie.
What middle names pair well with Maggie?
Good middle-name fits for Maggie pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Maggie is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Maggie is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Maggie?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Maggie share its rhythm without rhyming — Mackie, Maisie, Mazie all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.