Charlotte vs Gay

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

Similar Names

Callie Lillian Everly Brooklyn

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Gay

Boy #17,167 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #17,167
Total SSA Count: 6

Playground Safety Score

30 High Risk

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Ann Windol Changa Veryl

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Gay Rank #17,167

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #17167 for Gay.

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

Gay ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Gay

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Gay more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Gay at #17167 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Gay mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Charlotte and Gay boy or girl names?

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

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