What does Genevieve mean?
A name of Celtic or Germanic roots, often read “tribe woman” or “woman of the race.” Saint Genevieve is patron of Paris.
What does Margot mean?
Margot is a French pet form of Marguerite, “pearl.”
Genevieve vs Margot
Which is more popular?
Margot is more popular than Genevieve today: about 2,575 US babies were given the name Margot in 2025, compared with 1,981 named Genevieve.
| Genevieve | Margot | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Of Celtic/Germanic origin, tribe woman | Pearl |
| Origin | French | French |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | JEN-uh-veev | MAR-goh |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1880 | 1894 |
| Peak year | 1918 (3,304) | 2025 (2,575) |
| In 2025 | 1,981 | 2,575 |
| Trend | Rising | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Genevieve
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Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Genevieve | Margot |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 10,882 | 11,061 |
| 2010s | 15,643 | 5,279 |
| 2000s | 8,226 | 1,172 |
| 1990s | 4,567 | 964 |
| 1980s | 4,752 | 980 |
| 1970s | 3,634 | 617 |
| 1960s | 2,546 | 1,208 |
| 1950s | 3,174 | 1,130 |
| 1940s | 5,123 | 1,206 |
| 1930s | 9,690 | 1,110 |
| 1920s | 24,780 | 471 |
| 1910s | 22,830 | 285 |
| 1900s | 5,292 | 69 |
| 1890s | 2,904 | 16 |
| 1880s | 1,088 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Genevieve or Margot more popular?
Margot is more popular than Genevieve today: about 2,575 US babies were given the name Margot in 2025, compared with 1,981 named Genevieve.
What is the difference between Genevieve and Margot?
Genevieve means Of Celtic/Germanic origin, tribe woman (French origin), while Margot means Pearl (French origin).
Which name is older, Genevieve or Margot?
In US records, Genevieve first appears in 1880 and Margot in 1894, so Genevieve has the longer recorded history.