What does Eloise mean?
A French name of debated roots, linked to Germanic elements for “healthy,” “wide” or “famous.”
What does Margot mean?
Margot is a French pet form of Marguerite, “pearl.”
Eloise vs Margot
Which is more popular?
Eloise is more popular than Margot today: about 4,251 US babies were given the name Eloise in 2025, compared with 2,575 named Margot.
| Eloise | Margot | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Of debated origin, often “healthy, wide” | Pearl |
| Origin | French | French |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | el-oh-EEZ | MAR-goh |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1880 | 1894 |
| Peak year | 2025 (4,251) | 2025 (2,575) |
| In 2025 | 4,251 | 2,575 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Eloise
Margot
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Eloise | Margot |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 18,040 | 11,061 |
| 2010s | 12,235 | 5,279 |
| 2000s | 1,573 | 1,172 |
| 1990s | 359 | 964 |
| 1980s | 314 | 980 |
| 1970s | 429 | 617 |
| 1960s | 1,305 | 1,208 |
| 1950s | 3,676 | 1,130 |
| 1940s | 5,883 | 1,206 |
| 1930s | 7,469 | 1,110 |
| 1920s | 11,922 | 471 |
| 1910s | 7,071 | 285 |
| 1900s | 1,540 | 69 |
| 1890s | 641 | 16 |
| 1880s | 242 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Eloise or Margot more popular?
Eloise is more popular than Margot today: about 4,251 US babies were given the name Eloise in 2025, compared with 2,575 named Margot.
What is the difference between Eloise and Margot?
Eloise means Of debated origin, often “healthy, wide” (French origin), while Margot means Pearl (French origin).
Which name is older, Eloise or Margot?
In US records, Eloise first appears in 1880 and Margot in 1894, so Eloise has the longer recorded history.