Margo

Girl's name

Margo is a French variant of the name Margot, which is a diminutive of Marguerite. It is derived from the Greek name Margarites, meaning "pearl."

Meaning Pearl
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 555 Rising
Peak year 1954

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Names Starting With M

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Margo Martindale - Actress known for "Justified" and "The Americans."
  • Margo Price - Country singer-songwriter.
  • Margo Dydek - Former professional basketball player.
  • Margo Stilley - Actress known for "9 Songs."
  • Margo Timmins - Lead singer of Cowboy Junkies band.
  • Margo Jefferson - Pulitzer Prize-winning cultural critic.
  • Margo Rey - Singer-songwriter and breast cancer advocate.

Sisters for Margo

Girl names closely related to Margo

Clara Wren Norah Lennon Lennox Lydia Lucy Winnie

Brothers for Margo

Boy names closely related to Margo

Archer Nash Everett Beau Franklin Hudson Bennett Gideon

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Margo

Greta Gretchen Madge Maegan Maggie Margaret Margarita Margarito

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