Carys vs Charlotte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carys

Girl #4,749 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"love"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,749
Total SSA Count: 29
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate
Nicknames: Cary, Care

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Nyasia Chizaram Gwendalyn Krista

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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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Ella Eleanor Riley Georgia

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Popularity Comparison

Carys Rank #4,749

Charlotte Rank #4

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4749 for Carys.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carys ___

Carys Elise
Carys Megan
Carys Rhiannon
Carys Ann
Carys Jane
Carys Sian

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 Carys

Cerys Rhys Seren Anwen Eirlys

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carys or Charlotte more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Carys at #4749 in the United States.

What do Carys and Charlotte mean?

Carys means "love" (Welsh origin). Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Carys and Charlotte boy or girl names?

Carys is primarily a girl name. Charlotte is primarily a girl name.

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