Charlotte vs Clayton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charlotte

Girl #4 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free woman"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

French English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4
Total SSA Count: 12,552
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Charlie, Lotte, Char

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Similar Names

Maya Ariella Alaia Isla

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Clayton

Boy #318 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #318
Total SSA Count: 1,081
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate
Nicknames: Clay, C.J.

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Tadeo Eithan Camden Wells

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Clayton Rank #318

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #318 for Clayton.

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

Clayton ___

Clayton James
Clayton Michael
Clayton Thomas
Clayton William
Clayton Alexander
Clayton Reed

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Clayton

Colton Landon Brayden Savannah Aubrey

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Clayton more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Clayton at #318 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Clayton mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Charlotte and Clayton boy or girl names?

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

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