Alys vs Charlotte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alys

Girl #5,224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble kind, of noble birth"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

Cultural Roots

Welsh English Medieval European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,224
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aly, Ali, Lys

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alys Rank #5,224
Charlotte Rank #4

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5224 for Alys.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alys ___

  • Alys Meredith
  • Alys Eirwen
  • Alys Rose
  • Alys Seren
  • Alys Faye
  • Alys Blanche

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 Alys

Rhys Bethan Eirlys Seren Gawain

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alys or Charlotte more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Alys at #5224 in the United States.

What do Alys and Charlotte mean?

Alys means "noble kind, of noble birth" (Germanic via Old French origin). Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Alys and Charlotte boy or girl names?

Alys is primarily a girl name. Charlotte is primarily a girl name.

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