Charlotte vs Clarke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarke

Girl #1,872 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"scribe, secretary, scholar"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,872
Total SSA Count
107
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cla, Clar, Clary

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Clarke Rank #1,872

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1872 for Clarke.

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

Clarke ___

  • Clarke Rose
  • Clarke Jane
  • Clarke Anne
  • Clarke Louise
  • Clarke Quinn
  • Clarke Wren

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Clarke

Blake Quinn Sloane Hayes Greer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Clarke more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Clarke at #1872 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Clarke mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Clarke means "scribe, secretary, scholar" (Old English origin).

Are Charlotte and Clarke boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Clarke is primarily a girl name.

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