Charleigh vs Waverly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Waverly

Girl #916 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"meadow of quivering aspens"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#916
Total SSA Count
289
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Wave, Wavie, Avery

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charleigh Rank #763
Waverly Rank #916

Charleigh is more popular, ranked #763 vs #916 for Waverly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charleigh ___

  • Charleigh Rose
  • Charleigh Grace
  • Charleigh Mae
  • Charleigh Jane
  • Charleigh Ann
  • Charleigh Kate

Waverly ___

  • Waverly Rose
  • Waverly June
  • Waverly Claire
  • Waverly Jade
  • Waverly Faith
  • Waverly Hope

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charleigh

Hadley Harlow Bexley Bentley Everly

If you choose Waverly

Hadley Finley Emerson Hollis Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charleigh or Waverly more popular?

Charleigh is more popular, ranked #763 compared to Waverly at #916 in the United States.

What do Charleigh and Waverly mean?

Charleigh means "free man, free person" (Germanic origin). Waverly means "meadow of quivering aspens" (Old English origin).

Are Charleigh and Waverly boy or girl names?

Charleigh is primarily a girl name. Waverly is primarily a girl name.

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