Margot

Meaning of Margot

Margot is a French name that is often considered a short form of Marguerite. It means 'pearl'.

Margot has French roots — browse every French baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Margot

Margot is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #102 in 2025 from #945 in 2013.

Notable people named Margot

• Margot Robbie
  Australian actress and producer
• Margot Kidder
  Canadian-American actress (Lois Lane)
• Margot Fonteyn
  English ballerina
• Margot Lee Shetterly
  American non-fiction writer
• Margot Bingham
  American actress and singer

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Questions about the name Margot

What does the name Margot mean?

Margot means margot is a french name that is often considered a short form of marguerite. it means 'pearl', and it comes from French origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Margot?

In 2025, Margot ranked #102 for girls, up from #126 the year before.

When was Margot most popular?

Margot peaked at #102 in 2025.