Margo

Meaning of Margo

Margo is often considered a variation of Marguerite, which means "pearl."

Margo has French, Greek roots — browse every French, Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Margo

Margo has cooled off, slipping to #559 in 2025, down from a peak of #543 in 2023.

Notable people named Margo

• Margot Robbie
  Australian actress and producer
• Margot Kidder
  Canadian-American actress
• Margot Fonteyn
  English ballerina
• Margot Lee Shetterly
  American non-fiction writer
• Margot Frank
  Anne Frank's older sister

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Questions about the name Margo

What does the name Margo mean?

Margo means margo is often considered a variation of marguerite, which means "pearl.", and it comes from French, Greek origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Margo?

In 2025, Margo ranked #559 for girls, down from #544 the year before.

When was Margo most popular?

Margo peaked at #543 in 2023.