Margaret

Meaning of Margaret

Margaret means "pearl." It is derived from the Greek word "margaritēs."

Margaret has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Margaret

Margaret has held fairly steady, sitting around #112 in 2025 after peaking at #110 in 2000.

Notable people named Margaret

• Queen Elizabeth II
  Former Queen of England
• Margaret Thatcher
  Former British Prime Minister
• Margaret Atwood
  Canadian author and poet
• Margaret Cho
  American comedian and actress
• Margaret Hamilton
  NASA software engineer

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Questions about the name Margaret

What does the name Margaret mean?

Margaret means margaret means "pearl." it is derived from the greek word "margaritēs.", and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Margaret a boy's or a girl's name?

Margaret is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Margaret?

In 2025, Margaret ranked #112 for girls, up from #118 the year before.

When was Margaret most popular?

Margaret peaked at #110 in 2000.