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