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Margo

ˈmɑːr.ɡoʊ

Pearl

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How to say it

MAR · go

ˈmɑːr.ɡoʊ

What it means

A French form of Margaret, from the Greek margarites, 'pearl.'

Margo is a streamlined spelling of Margot, the French pet form of Margaret, from the Greek margarites, 'pearl.' Chic and a little retro, it carries old-Hollywood polish through Margo Channing of All About Eve. Said MAR-goh.

How to spell Margo

The standard spelling is Margo. Common variants include Margot, Margaux, Margoe, but Margo is the most widely used form.

Popularity over time

#10 #100 #1000 #1 #303818802025

peaked at #295 in 1951, currently #559 in 2025.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving

Heads-up notes

  • Spelling

    A spelling of Margot; a French form of Margaret.

  • Pop culture

    Margo Channing of All About Eve.

Who's worn it

Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.

  • Margo Martindale American character actress and Emmy Award winner

Spelling variants

  • Margot
  • Margaux
  • Margoe

Common questions

What does the name Margo mean?
A French form of Margaret, from the Greek margarites, 'pearl.'
What does Margo mean in French?
In French, Margo means "Pearl." Margo is a streamlined spelling of Margot, the French pet form of Margaret, from the Greek margarites, 'pearl.' Chic and a little retro, it carries old-Hollywood polish through Margo Channing of All About Eve. Said MAR-goh.
Is Margo short for Margaret?
Yes. Margo is a short form of Margaret, and it carries the same meaning, "Pearl." These days many parents use Margo as a given name in its own right, not only as a nickname.
How do you pronounce Margo?
Margo is pronounced ˈmɑːr.ɡoʊ. Say it as MAR-go, with the stress on the "mar" syllable.
How do you spell Margo?
The standard spelling is Margo. Common spelling variants include Margot, Margaux, Margoe.
Is Margo a boy or girl name?
Margo is traditionally a feminine name.
How popular is the name Margo?
Margo ranked #559 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.