Charlotte vs Faye

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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Rose Hadley Anastasia Ruby

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Faye

Girl #539 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fairy, enchantment"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #539
Total SSA Count: 559
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

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Kayleigh Briella Goldie Lilliana

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Faye Rank #539

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #539 for Faye.

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

Faye ___

Faye Elizabeth
Faye Marie
Faye Grace
Faye Louise
Faye Alexandra
Faye Catherine

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Faye

Ivy June Beau Lena Cole

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Faye more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Faye at #539 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Faye mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Faye means "fairy, enchantment" (Old French origin).

Are Charlotte and Faye boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Faye is primarily a girl name.

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