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Margarito is the masculine form of Margarita, which is derived from the Greek word 'margarites'. While the feminine version is widely used, the masculine form has a long history in Spanish-speaking cultures, symbolizing something of great value and rarity.
Less common today
Margarito isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,537 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Award-winning Mexican poet and journalist
A character in Latin American folklore and literature · Various folk tales
A comedic character in classic Mexican cinema · Various Golden Age films
