Girl Name · Greek Origin
Margery
Margery is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a girl's name of Greek origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Margery is a girl baby name of Greek origin. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Margery often also consider Margert.
Margery meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Margery has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Margery to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Margery as M·A·R·G·E·R·Y, with 7 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Margery is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Margery variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Margerya, Margerye, Margeryy, Marger.
- Nicknames: Marg and M.
- Middle names: Pair Margery with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Margery middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Margert, Margaret, Maricruz, Marjorie, Marquerite — full picks on the sibling names for Margery guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Margery? Browse our names like Margery 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 Margery
What does the name Margery mean?
Margery 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 Margery?
Margery originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Margery?
Margery has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Margery a boy's or girl's name?
Margery is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Margery in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Margery sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Margery?
Names that share Margery's sound and style include Margert, Margaret, Maricruz, Marjorie, Marquerite.
What middle names pair well with Margery?
Good middle-name fits for Margery pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Margery is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Margery is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Margery?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Margery share its rhythm without rhyming — Margert, Margaret, Maricruz all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.