Alexis vs Charlotte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexis

Boy #485 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender, protector"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Russian American French Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#485
Total SSA Count
636
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Alex, Lex

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alexis Rank #485
Charlotte Rank #4

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #485 for Alexis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alexis ___

  • Alexis James
  • Alexis Marcus
  • Alexis William
  • Alexis Demetrius
  • Alexis Constantine
  • Alexis Rafael

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 Alexis

Demetria Nikolai Anastasia Mikhail Nadia

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexis or Charlotte more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Alexis at #485 in the United States.

What do Alexis and Charlotte mean?

Alexis means "defender, protector" (Greek origin). Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Alexis and Charlotte boy or girl names?

Alexis is primarily a boy name. Charlotte is primarily a girl name.

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