Margaux is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #455 in 2025 with 88 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 102 births ranking #418. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 2,100.0%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 2,878 girls born was named Margaux. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Margaux is a chic French form in the Margaret family and shares the meaning 'pearl'. It feels elegant, polished, and unmistakably French in style.
The spelling became especially visible in modern times because it offers a sleek alternative to Margot while keeping the same classic root. Its appeal comes from both sophistication and familiarity.