Charlotte vs Elsie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elsie

Girl #155 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew (via Scottish)

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#155
Total SSA Count
1,901
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Els, Ellie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Elsie Rank #155

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #155 for Elsie.

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

Elsie ___

  • Elsie Mae
  • Elsie Rose
  • Elsie Jane
  • Elsie Kate
  • Elsie Grace
  • Elsie Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Elsie

Archie Bertie Hazel Poppy Ned

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Elsie more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Elsie at #155 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Elsie mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Elsie means "God is my oath" (Hebrew (via Scottish) origin).

Are Charlotte and Elsie boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Elsie is primarily a girl name.

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