Marjorie

Meaning of Marjorie

Marjorie is a name that means "pearl". It's derived from the Greek word "margaron", which also means pearl.

Marjorie has Scottish, Greek roots — browse every Scottish, Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Marjorie

After ranking as high as #723 in 2014, Marjorie has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Marjorie

• Marjorie Main
  American character actress
• Marjorie Wallace
  American model, Miss World
• Marjorie Liu
  American author, comic writer
• Marjorie Gestring
  American Olympic diver
• Marjorie Lord
  American television actress

Questions about the name Marjorie

What does the name Marjorie mean?

Marjorie means marjorie is a name that means "pearl". it's derived from the greek word "margaron", which also means pearl, and it comes from Scottish, Greek origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Marjorie?

Marjorie did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Marjorie most popular?

Marjorie peaked at #723 in 2014.