Charlotte vs Ellie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellie

Girl #21 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
6,306
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ell, Ely, Elie

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Ellie Rank #21

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #21 for Ellie.

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

Ellie ___

  • Ellie Mae
  • Ellie Rose
  • Ellie Grace
  • Ellie Jane
  • Ellie Kate
  • Ellie Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Ellie

Sophie Oliver Jack Ruby Charlie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Ellie more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ellie at #21 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Ellie mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Ellie means "bright, shining light" (Greek origin).

Are Charlotte and Ellie boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Ellie is primarily a girl name.

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