Auburn vs Charlotte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Auburn

Girl #5,376 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"reddish-brown, auburn color"

Origin: Old French/Latin

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,376
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Aub, Bree, Aubie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Auburn Rank #5,376
Charlotte Rank #4

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5376 for Auburn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Auburn ___

  • Auburn Grace
  • Auburn Rose
  • Auburn Leigh
  • Auburn Skye
  • Auburn Claire
  • Auburn June

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 Auburn

Autumn Willow Rowan Sage Hazel

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Auburn or Charlotte more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Auburn at #5376 in the United States.

What do Auburn and Charlotte mean?

Auburn means "reddish-brown, auburn color" (Old French/Latin origin). Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Auburn and Charlotte boy or girl names?

Auburn is primarily a girl name. Charlotte is primarily a girl name.

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