Charlotte vs Elsey

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

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Maya Mackenzie Aubrey Ayla

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Elsey

Girl #6,831 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,831
Total SSA Count: 17
Nicknames: Els, Ely, Elie

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Elsey Rank #6,831

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6831 for Elsey.

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

Elsey ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Elsey more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Elsey at #6831 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Elsey mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Charlotte and Elsey boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Elsey is primarily a girl name.

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