Charlotte vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, dear"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
7,317
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dave, Davie, Davo

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
David Rank #31

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #31 for David.

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

David ___

  • David James
  • David Michael
  • David Robert
  • David Thomas
  • David Andrew
  • David John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose David

Jonathan Hannah Samuel Rachel Benjamin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or David more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to David at #31 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and David mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). David means "beloved, dear" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charlotte and David boy or girl names?

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

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