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Margarito

Boy name · Mexican

Meaningpearl · Greek

Margarito is a Mexican boy name meaning “pearl”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Margarito has the name Ari hiding inside it.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Margarito would score 12 points.
  • GenerationMargarito peaked in 1928, which makes it a Silent Generation name, think grandparents and great-grandparents.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Margarito would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 90,090 baby boys got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryMargarito first shows up in US birth records in 1882, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 143 years since.
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hello, little Margarito

US births per million boys, 1882–2025

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About the name Margarito

Margarito is a boy name of Mexican origin meaning “pearl”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1920s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm, and it's now coming back into style. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

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Questions about the name Margarito

What does the name Margarito mean?

Margarito means “pearl” and comes from Greek. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Muthu (“pearl”).

What is the origin of the name Margarito?

Margarito is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Greek. Other Mexican names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Oliver (“olive tree”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Lucas (“man from Lucania”).

Is Margarito a boy or girl name?

Margarito is a boy name. In 2025, 19 US boys were named Margarito.

How popular is the name Margarito?

Margarito ranked #5,045 for US boys in 2025, given to 19 babies. Its best year was 1928, when it reached #685. Over the last five years it has climbed 3,694 places.

What names are similar to Margarito?

If you like Margarito, you might also like Muthu.

What should I know before naming my baby Margarito?

Margarito is a Mexican boy name meaning “pearl”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.