Girl name · Greek
Marguerite
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: a pearlMarguerite is a girl's name that comes from Greek and means "a pearl". It is used in French and English.
- Meaning
- A pearl
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Say it
- mar-guh-REET (French)
Meaning and origin of Marguerite
As a girl's name, Marguerite comes from Greek and means "a pearl". It is used in French and English.
In French, say mar-guh-REET. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Marguerite on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Marguerite on 3 lists.
“A pearl; Greek. Also the French word for daisy. Say mar-guh-REET”
From French girl names, french nature and flower names for girls
“Pearl; Greek. French and romantic”
From Girl middle names, long girl middle names for short first names
“A pearl; French, also the word for daisy. Say mar-guh-REET”
From Unique girl names, unique vintage girl names
How popular is Marguerite?
- US rank in 2025
- #2,505
- 71 babies, 44 per million girls
- Best rank
- #78 in 1896
- Most babies: 3,249 in 1918
- Babies since 1880
- At least 94,022
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 957 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 2,870 per million |
| 1900s | 2,703 per million |
| 1910s | 2,778 per million |
| 1920s | 1,823 per million |
| 1930s | 875 per million |
| 1940s | 560 per million |
| 1950s | 386 per million |
| 1960s | 192 per million |
| 1970s | 77 per million |
| 1980s | 67 per million |
| 1990s | 64 per million |
| 2000s | 50 per million |
| 2010s | 44 per million |
| 2020s | 46 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,440 | #2,124 | #2,320 | #2,299 | #2,461 | #2,302 | #2,441 | #2,303 | #2,427 | #2,505 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Marguerite
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- GretaA pearl (Greek, girl)
- MairéadA pearl (Greek, girl)
- MaisieA pearl (Greek, girl)
- MaredA pearl (Greek, girl)
- MargaretA pearl (Greek, girl)
- MargaretaA pearl (Greek, girl)
- MargaridaA pearl (Greek, girl)
- MargaritaA pearl (Greek, girl)
- MargauxA pearl (Greek, girl)
- MargeryA pearl (Greek, girl)
- MargheritaA pearl (Greek, girl)
- MargotA pearl (Greek, girl)
Names with a similar meaning
Middle names for Marguerite
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
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Marguerite: common questions
What does the name Marguerite mean?
Marguerite comes from Greek and means "a pearl".
Is Marguerite a boy or girl name?
Marguerite is mainly a girl's name.
Where does the name Marguerite come from?
Marguerite comes from Greek and means "a pearl". Today it is used in French and English.
How do you pronounce Marguerite?
In French, say mar-guh-REET. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Marguerite?
Marguerite ranked #2,505 in the US in 2025, with 71 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Marguerite?
Forms of Marguerite with the same meaning and origin include Greta (German), Mairéad (Irish), Maisie (Scottish), Mared (Welsh) and Margaret (English).
What middle names go with Marguerite?
Middle names that flow well with Marguerite include Alice, Anne, Hope, Jane and Naomi. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.