Charlotte vs Chauncey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chauncey

Boy #2,993 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"chancellor, keeper of records"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,993
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Chance, Chaunce

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Chauncey Rank #2,993

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2993 for Chauncey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

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

Chauncey ___

  • Chauncey James
  • Chauncey Louis
  • Chauncey Henry
  • Chauncey Edward
  • Chauncey William
  • Chauncey Frederick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Chauncey

Reginald Percival Beatrice Millicent Aloysius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Chauncey more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Chauncey at #2993 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Chauncey mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Chauncey means "chancellor, keeper of records" (Old French origin).

Are Charlotte and Chauncey boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Chauncey is primarily a boy name.

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