Americus vs Charlotte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Americus

Boy #37,943 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler, powerful ruler"

Origin: Germanic via Latin

Cultural Roots

American Latin Italian Germanic Hungarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#37,943
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ameri, Ricky, Rick

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Americus Rank #37,943
Charlotte Rank #4

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #37943 for Americus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Americus ___

  • Americus James
  • Americus Cole
  • Americus Henry
  • Americus Reid
  • Americus Tate
  • Americus Grant

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 Americus

Augustus Cornelius Florence Columbia Theodore

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Americus or Charlotte more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Americus at #37943 in the United States.

What do Americus and Charlotte mean?

Americus means "home ruler, powerful ruler" (Germanic via Latin origin). Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Americus and Charlotte boy or girl names?

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

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