Catlin vs Charlotte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Catlin

Girl #22,720 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, clear"

Origin: Greek via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#22,720
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cat, Catie, Lin

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Catlin Rank #22,720
Charlotte Rank #4

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #22720 for Catlin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Catlin ___

  • Catlin Marie
  • Catlin Anne
  • Catlin Grace
  • Catlin Elizabeth
  • Catlin Rose
  • Catlin Jane

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 Catlin

Maeve Niamh Aoife Siobhan Declan

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Catlin or Charlotte more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Catlin at #22720 in the United States.

What do Catlin and Charlotte mean?

Catlin means "pure, clear" (Greek via Irish origin). Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Catlin and Charlotte boy or girl names?

Catlin is primarily a girl name. Charlotte is primarily a girl name.

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