Charlotte vs Emily

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emily

Girl #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Aemilius family"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#25
Total SSA Count
5,955
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy, Millie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Emily Rank #25

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #25 for Emily.

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

Emily ___

  • Emily Rose
  • Emily Grace
  • Emily Claire
  • Emily Jane
  • Emily Anne
  • Emily Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Emily

Ethan Noah Sophie Lily William

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Emily more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Emily at #25 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Emily mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin).

Are Charlotte and Emily boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Emily is primarily a girl name.

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