Girl Name · Greek Origin
Margaret
Margaret — a girl name from the Greek tradition — is a widely-loved, instantly-recognizable pick. Its meaning, "Pearl", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Marjorie is on your shortlist, Margaret belongs in the same conversation.
Margaret meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Pearl
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Margaret to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Margaret as M·A·R·G·A·R·E·T, with 8 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Margaret is a widely-loved, instantly-recognizable pick in the Top 100 tier.
Margaret variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Margareta, Margarete, Margarety, Margare.
- Nicknames: Marg and M.
- Middle names: Pair Margaret with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Margaret middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Marjorie, Margarito, Margrett, Margarita, Maricruz — full picks on the sibling names for Margaret guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Margaret? Browse our names like Margaret 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 Margaret
What does the name Margaret mean?
Margaret means "Pearl" and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of Margaret?
Margaret originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Margaret?
Margaret has 8 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Margaret a boy's or girl's name?
Margaret is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Margaret in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Margaret sits in the Top 100 tier — a widely-loved, instantly-recognizable pick.
What names are similar to Margaret?
Names that share Margaret's sound and style include Marjorie, Margarito, Margrett, Margarita, Maricruz.
What middle names pair well with Margaret?
Good middle-name fits for Margaret pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Margaret is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Margaret is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Margaret?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Margaret share its rhythm without rhyming — Marjorie, Margarito, Margrett all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.