Margo name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Old Greek
Usage: Hindi, English, French, Hungarian, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: mar-goh
Meaning: One with Big Eyes
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What does Margo mean?

Prominent Margo's origin is Old Greek is specifically used in Swedish, French, English, Norwegian, Hindi, Hungarian, Danish and Finnish used as a unisex name, meaning of Margo is "One with Big Eyes".

Margo is form of all time favorite and sacred Margaret. Margaret is variation of virtuous and cherished Marguerite. Margaret is English equivalent of Margareta. Famed Margaret is originated from Old Greek, Margaret means "Name of a Saint, Pearl and Jewel".

Margo is variant form of perpetual, sacred and acclaimed Margot. Margot is resulted from Marguerite. Margot is a short form of Marguerite. Also Margot is abridged form of Margarete. Margot is also abridged form of Margaretern European.

Margot is French cognate of Marguerite. Margot means Child of Light, The Pearl and Variant of Margaret is originated from Old Greek.

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How do I pronounce Margo?

The most common pronunciation of two syllabled Margo is mar-goh. It can also be pronounced as mar-goe.

Variants of Margo

Margaret, Margot, Marguerite, Margareta, Grieta, Margaux, Mamie, Tita, Margueritte, Annemargaret, Griet, Margarita, Magga, Maret, Marga, Greta, Margau, Margeaux, Mammie, Maria, Mariam, Mariamne, Mirjam, Mary, Thita, Christina, Margueriette, Ann, Anna, Anders, Arne, Anne

Names that rhyme with Margo

How popular is the name Margo?

Margo is a popular in United States where over 23959 new-borns have been given the name since 1905. At present the moniker is on a rise, in 1951, the moniker grabbed the 295th spot and 715 baby girls were given the name.

Moreover, the given name has been to the top 500 baby names 29 times In France, Margo was once a common name since emerging in 1983 it has been given to over 1871 babies.

At the peak of its usage in 1999,. However after 35 years, the name is on free fall on the charts.

In England and Wales, Margo is a familiar name where it has been in use since 2000 and has secured the place in top 600 names.

Recently in 2018, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 553 on girl names chart when 75 babies were named Margo. Over 270 people have been named Margo in England and Wales.

Also, in Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and was able to reach the top 200 names. In 1998, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 152 on girl names chart when 76 babies were given the name Margo.

There are over 951 babies that have been given the name Margo in Belgium.

Margo is an uncommon baby name in Ireland and may not be used now. In Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and peaked in 2018 when it ranked 720th.

But Margo is a popular baby name in Russia where every 1 in 8000 have the name as well as in, Netherlands, Indonesia, Egypt and Canada. At least, 100000 people globally have been given the name as per our research.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
202300541556
202200617479
202100640461
202000764355
201900841319
201800976270
2017001075236
2016001038254
2015001278190
2014001464153
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Margo in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands6611910940
Finland316000

Here's what numbers has to say about Margo

You are the most self-motivated person you know. You are an ambitious person, who's driven by success and high aspirations. People find it easy to communicate with you but only after you find a way to relax in their presence. You love people with an attitude but open to discussion and hearing new opinions. Planning is what keeps your mind in shape. You are self-reliant, self-motivated and persistent.

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Famous people named Margo

  • Margo Howard, American writer and former advice columnist
  • Margo Kingston, Australian journalist, author, and commentator
  • Margo Wilson, Canadian professor of psychology
  • Margo Chase, American graphic designer
  • Margo Gunn, English actress and a fully qualified teacher of drama and theatre studies
  • Margo Howard-Howard, New York City drag queen
  • Margo Lanagan, Australian writer of short stories and young adult fiction
  • Margo Frasier, American lawyer and former sheriff
  • Margo Lion, producer for plays and musicals both on Broadway and off-Broadway
  • Margo MacDonald, Scottish teacher, broadcaster and politician
  • Margo McLennan, British actress
  • Margo Dydek, Polish professional basketball player
  • Margo Stilley, American actress and writer
  • Margo Timmins, lead vocalist of the Canadian band Cowboy Junkies
  • Margo Harshman, American actress
  • Margo, Mexican-American actress and dancer
  • Margo Oberg, first female professional surfer in the world
  • Margo St. James, Margo St
  • Margo, Irish singer
  • Margo Jones, American stage director and producer best
  • Margo Martindale, American actress
  • Margo Smith, American country music singer
  • Margo Seltzer, professor and researcher in computer systems
  • Margo Guryan, American songwriter, singer, musician and lyricist
  • Margo Jefferson, American writer and academic
  • Margo Glantz, Mexican writer, essayist, critic and academic
  • Margo Kane, Cree-Saulteaux performing artist and writer
  • Margo Alison in Mukha as Actress
  • Margot Bancilhon in Rouge vif as Actress
  • Margot Abascal in Plus haut as Actress
  • Margo Johns in Konga as Actress
  • Margo Wladyka in Billy Madison as Actress
  • Margot Rubin in Yoga as Actress
  • Margo Romero in Diamond X as Producer
  • Margo Melancon in Pitch Perfect as Actress
  • Margo Stevens in Pick-Up Lines 22 as Actress
  • Margo Mackinnon Baculis in short Summer Legend as Actress
  • Margo Croan played vital role of Betty in 2003 crime, thriller flick The Ticking Man.
  • In 1982, Margo Lee played the role of Pearl in comedy and drama flick Starstruck.
  • In 1961, Margo Mehling characterized the role of The Secretary in comedy film Magic Spectacles.
  • In 1990, Margo Prey portrayed the role of Diana Waits in comedy and fantasy movie Troll 2.

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
  4. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  5. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
  6. Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html
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