Charley vs Mae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Popularity Comparison

Charley Rank #729
Mae Rank #530

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 vs #729 for Charley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charley ___

  • Charley Rose
  • Charley Mae
  • Charley Jane
  • Charley Ann
  • Charley Grace
  • Charley Belle

Mae ___

  • Mae Elizabeth
  • Mae Louise
  • Mae Catherine
  • Mae Caroline
  • Mae Alexandra
  • Mae Josephine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charley

Georgie Billie Frankie Freddie Scout

If you choose Mae

Rose Pearl June Beatrice Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charley or Mae more popular?

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 compared to Charley at #729 in the United States.

What do Charley and Mae mean?

Charley means "free woman" (Germanic origin). Mae means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Charley and Mae boy or girl names?

Charley is primarily a girl name. Mae is primarily a girl name.

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