Carl vs Charlotte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,035
Total SSA Count
215
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Carl Rank #1,035
Charlotte Rank #4

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1035 for Carl.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carl ___

  • Carl James
  • Carl Edward
  • Carl Thomas
  • Carl Frederick
  • Carl William
  • Carl Anthony

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 Carl

Ernest Walter Harold Dorothy Mildred

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carl or Charlotte more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carl and Charlotte mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Carl and Charlotte boy or girl names?

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

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