Charlotte vs Ethan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ethan

Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19
Total SSA Count
8,170
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eth

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Ethan Rank #19

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #19 for Ethan.

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

Ethan ___

  • Ethan James
  • Ethan Cole
  • Ethan Thomas
  • Ethan Alexander
  • Ethan Grey
  • Ethan Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Ethan

Emma Sophia Noah Olivia Lucas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Ethan more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ethan at #19 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Ethan mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charlotte and Ethan boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Ethan is primarily a boy name.

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