Margaret vs Betty
Comparing Margaret and Betty? Both are popular picks for parents in 2026. Margaret ranks in the Top 100 tier and traces to Greek naming roots (meaning "Pearl"). Betty sits in the Top 100 tier with Hebrew origins (meaning "God is my oath").
Margaret
- Meaning: Pearl
- Origin: Greek
- Popularity (2026): Top 100
- Full Margaret name page
Betty
- Meaning: God is my oath
- Origin: Hebrew
- Popularity (2026): Top 100
- Full Betty name page
Which name is more popular: Margaret or Betty?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Margaret ranks higher (Top 100) than Betty (Top 100).