Cailan vs Charlotte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cailan

Boy #9,536 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #9,536
Total SSA Count: 9
Nicknames: Cai, Cail, Caily

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Sharod Xylin Giomani Santini

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Charlotte

Girl #4 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free woman"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

French English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4
Total SSA Count: 12,552
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Charlie, Lotte, Char

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Leah Riley Mackenzie Emery

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Popularity Comparison

Cailan Rank #9,536

Charlotte Rank #4

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #9536 for Cailan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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Charlotte ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cailan or Charlotte more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Cailan at #9536 in the United States.

What do Cailan and Charlotte mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Cailan and Charlotte boy or girl names?

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

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