Cathryn vs Charlotte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cathryn

Girl #6,716 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, clear"

Origin: Greek (katharos)

Cultural Roots

Welsh English Greek Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,716
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cath, Cat, Cathy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cathryn Rank #6,716
Charlotte Rank #4

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6716 for Cathryn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cathryn ___

  • Cathryn Anne
  • Cathryn Elizabeth
  • Cathryn Louise
  • Cathryn Grace
  • Cathryn Jane
  • Cathryn Marie

Charlotte ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Eleanor Margaret William Edward Charlotte

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cathryn or Charlotte more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Cathryn at #6716 in the United States.

What do Cathryn and Charlotte mean?

Cathryn means "pure, clear" (Greek (katharos) origin). Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Cathryn and Charlotte boy or girl names?

Cathryn is primarily a girl name. Charlotte is primarily a girl name.

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