What does Elise mean?
Élise is a French short form of Élisabeth, “God is my oath.”
What does Margot mean?
Margot is a French pet form of Marguerite, “pearl.”
Elise vs Margot
Which is more popular?
Margot is more popular than Elise today: about 2,575 US babies were given the name Margot in 2025, compared with 1,367 named Elise.
| Elise | Margot | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | God is my oath | Pearl |
| Origin | French | French |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | ay-LEEZ | MAR-goh |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1880 | 1894 |
| Peak year | 2012 (2,121) | 2025 (2,575) |
| In 2025 | 1,367 | 2,575 |
| Trend | Steady | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Elise
Margot
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Elise | Margot |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 7,605 | 11,061 |
| 2010s | 18,245 | 5,279 |
| 2000s | 14,576 | 1,172 |
| 1990s | 9,712 | 964 |
| 1980s | 7,753 | 980 |
| 1970s | 2,716 | 617 |
| 1960s | 3,688 | 1,208 |
| 1950s | 3,511 | 1,130 |
| 1940s | 1,369 | 1,206 |
| 1930s | 1,229 | 1,110 |
| 1920s | 1,809 | 471 |
| 1910s | 1,620 | 285 |
| 1900s | 595 | 69 |
| 1890s | 465 | 16 |
| 1880s | 293 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Elise or Margot more popular?
Margot is more popular than Elise today: about 2,575 US babies were given the name Margot in 2025, compared with 1,367 named Elise.
What is the difference between Elise and Margot?
Elise means God is my oath (French origin), while Margot means Pearl (French origin).
Which name is older, Elise or Margot?
In US records, Elise first appears in 1880 and Margot in 1894, so Elise has the longer recorded history.