Charlotte vs Dawson

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Dawson Rank #139

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #139 for Dawson.

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

Dawson ___

  • Dawson James
  • Dawson Cole
  • Dawson Lee
  • Dawson Blake
  • Dawson Reid
  • Dawson Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Dawson

Hudson Easton Greyson Harper Presley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Dawson more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Dawson mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Charlotte and Dawson boy or girl names?

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

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