Margaux

At a Glance: Name: Margaux – Meaning: French variant of Margaret; 'pearl' – Origin: French – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: mar-GOH

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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

Phonetic: mar-GOH   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1975–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Margaux mean?

French variant of Margaret; ‘pearl’. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Margaux)

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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