Adelaide vs Charlotte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adelaide

Girl #271 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"noble kind, of noble birth"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English French German Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#271
Total SSA Count
1,158
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Addie, Ada, Addy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Adelaide Rank #271
Charlotte Rank #4

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #271 for Adelaide.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adelaide ___

  • Adelaide Rose
  • Adelaide Grace
  • Adelaide Louise
  • Adelaide Marie
  • Adelaide Jane
  • Adelaide Claire

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adelaide

Beatrice Josephine Edmund Frederick Eleanor

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adelaide or Charlotte more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Adelaide at #271 in the United States.

What do Adelaide and Charlotte mean?

Adelaide means "noble kind, of noble birth" (Old High German origin). Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Adelaide and Charlotte boy or girl names?

Adelaide is primarily a girl name. Charlotte is primarily a girl name.

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