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