Charlotte vs Clove

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clove

Girl #25,264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the clove spice, nail-shaped flower bud"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#25,264
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Clo, Cly, Clie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Clove Rank #25,264

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #25264 for Clove.

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

Clove ___

  • Clove Rose
  • Clove Mae
  • Clove Sage
  • Clove Gray
  • Clove Wren
  • Clove June

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Clove

Fern Sage Indigo Birch Hazel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Clove more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Clove at #25264 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Clove mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Clove means "the clove spice, nail-shaped flower bud" (Old French origin).

Are Charlotte and Clove boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Clove is primarily a girl name.

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