Charlotte vs Delilah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Delilah

Girl #50 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"From the Hebrew 'Delilah'; the biblical Delilah was the lover of Samson, who cut his hair to rob him of his strength"

Origin: Biblical

Cultural Roots

English Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#50
Total SSA Count
4,240
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Deli, Lilah, Lila

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Delilah Rank #50

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #50 for Delilah.

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

Delilah ___

  • Delilah Rose
  • Delilah Grace
  • Delilah Jane
  • Delilah Mae
  • Delilah Faith
  • Delilah Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Delilah

Samson Solomon Jezebel Iris Violet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Delilah more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Delilah at #50 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Delilah mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Delilah means "From the Hebrew 'Delilah'; the biblical Delilah was the lover of Samson, who cut his hair to rob him of his strength" (Biblical origin).

Are Charlotte and Delilah boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Delilah is primarily a girl name.

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