Gender: Female
Origin: Greek, German
Meaning: Pearl, Child of Light
Pronunciation: MAR-grit, /ˈmɑːrɡrɪt/, M AA R G R EH T
Popularity Rank: #10,463
Derived from the Greek name Margarites, meaning "pearl". It has been used in various languages and cultures throughout history.
The name Margret is of Greek, German origin and means Pearl, Child of Light. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Margret is commonly found in Germany, Nigeria, Netherlands, and 68 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: MAR-grit
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈmɑːrɡrɪt/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M AA R G R EH T
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
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At NamesLook, the name Margret is recorded 4,797 times globally, ranking it as the 10,463th most common name worldwide.
Margret is most prevalent in Germany, with 1,113 occurrences, making it the 689th most popular name in the country.
In Iceland, the name Margret is found among 1 in every 251 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | #689 | 1 : 329 |
| Nigeria | #1,555 | 1 : 1,631 |
| Netherlands | #1,191 | 1 : 597 |
| South Africa | #3,458 | 1 : 4,979 |
| Egypt | #7,101 | 1 : 6,767 |
| United States of America | #7,554 | 1 : 6,174 |
| Austria | #575 | 1 : 446 |
| United Kingdom | #4,789 | 1 : 3,944 |
| Ghana | #1,083 | 1 : 1,866 |
| Malaysia | #12,097 | 1 : 24,882 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Margret from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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