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Girl name · French

Margot

Margot is a girl's name of French origin, meaning "Pearl". It is a vintage name enjoying a genuine revival, and we file it here as a vintage-revival and an internationally-recognised name — useful shorthand if you're building a shortlist around a particular feel rather than starting from scratch.

At a glance

Meaning
Pearl
Origin
French
Name family
French
Gender
Girl
Style
vintage, international

Names similar to Margot

Sharing at least one style with Margot — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.

Sibling name pairings

Names that share Margot's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.

Questions about the name Margot

What does the name Margot mean?

Margot is of French origin and means "Pearl".

Is Margot a popular baby name in the UK?

Naming trends shift every year, so rather than quote a number that goes stale, check the current official rankings on the Office for National Statistics' baby names release — search "Margot" at ons.gov.uk for the latest England & Wales data.

What names are similar to Margot?

Names with a similar style to Margot include Nina, Maeve, Ivy, Freya.

For current official UK popularity rankings, see the ONS baby names statistics for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our Baby Name Finder, or try our due date calculator if you're just getting started.

Reviewed July 2026.