Charlotte vs Emilie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emilie

Girl #1,386 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rival, industrious"

Origin: Latin Aemilius/aemulus

Cultural Roots

French German Scandinavian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,386
Total SSA Count
162
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy, Mili

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Emilie Rank #1,386

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1386 for Emilie.

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

Emilie ___

  • Emilie Rose
  • Emilie Claire
  • Emilie Louise
  • Emilie Grace
  • Emilie Marie
  • Emilie Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Emilie

Charlotte Sophie Elise Hugo Louis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Emilie more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Emilie at #1386 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Emilie mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Emilie means "rival, industrious" (Latin Aemilius/aemulus origin).

Are Charlotte and Emilie boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Emilie is primarily a girl name.

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