Cailyn vs Charlotte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cailyn

Girl #3,286 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure"

Origin: Greek via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,286
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cay, Cai, Linny

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cailyn Rank #3,286
Charlotte Rank #4

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3286 for Cailyn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cailyn ___

  • Cailyn Rose
  • Cailyn Marie
  • Cailyn Grace
  • Cailyn Elizabeth
  • Cailyn Ann
  • Cailyn Jean

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 Cailyn

Declan Saoirse Ronan Fiona Aidan

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cailyn or Charlotte more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Cailyn at #3286 in the United States.

What do Cailyn and Charlotte mean?

Cailyn means "pure" (Greek via Irish origin). Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Cailyn and Charlotte boy or girl names?

Cailyn is primarily a girl name. Charlotte is primarily a girl name.

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