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At a Glance
- Meaning
- French variant of Margaret; 'pearl'
- Origin
- French
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- mar-GOH
Margaux (mar-GOH) is a French variant of Margaret, meaning 'pearl.' It has a romantic, storybook feel with a worldly edge, and its French roots give it a polished sound that still feels approachable for a girl.
Meaning & Origin of Margaux
Meaning: French variant of Margaret; 'pearl'.
Origin: French.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Margaux
mar-GOHIPA /mɑːrˈɡoʊ/
Popularity of Margaux
Margaux ranked #1211 in 2024 with 195 babies given the name, just shy of its peak of #1193 in 2021, when 204 babies were named Margaux. Across the 1975–2024 data range, it has stayed a rarely heard name, with only a small step down from that recent high.
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FAQ
What does the name Margaux mean?
French variant of Margaret; ‘pearl’. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Margaux?
Margaux is pronounced mar-GOH (IPA: /mɑːrˈɡoʊ/).
Is Margaux a popular name right now?
Margaux is near its all-time peak (#1193 in 2021), ranked #1211 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1975–2024.)
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