Girl Name
Marge
Marge is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Marge — a girl name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Margo is on your shortlist, Marge belongs in the same conversation.
Marge meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Marge has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Marge as M·A·R·G·E, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Marge is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Marge variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Margea, Margee, Margey, Marg.
- Nicknames: Mar and M.
- Middle names: Pair Marge with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Marge middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Margo, Margie, Marcy, Marci, Maris — full picks on the sibling names for Marge guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Marge? Browse our names like Marge 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 Marge
What does the name Marge mean?
Marge has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Marge?
The exact origin of Marge is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Marge?
Marge has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Marge a boy's or girl's name?
Marge is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Marge in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Marge sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Marge?
Names that share Marge's sound and style include Margo, Margie, Marcy, Marci, Maris.
What middle names pair well with Marge?
Good middle-name fits for Marge pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Marge is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Marge is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Marge?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Marge share its rhythm without rhyming — Margo, Margie, Marcy all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.