Charlotte vs Colleen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colleen

Girl #2,797 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"girl, young woman"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Irish-American Scottish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,797
Total SSA Count
60
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Collie, Cole, Coco

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Colleen Rank #2,797

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2797 for Colleen.

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

Colleen ___

  • Colleen Marie
  • Colleen Ann
  • Colleen Patricia
  • Colleen Frances
  • Colleen Rose
  • Colleen Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Colleen

Bridget Siobhan Patrick Kieran Maureen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Colleen more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Colleen at #2797 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Colleen mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Colleen means "girl, young woman" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Charlotte and Colleen boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Colleen is primarily a girl name.

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