Charlotte vs Grey

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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Alice Athena Summer Raelynn

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Grey

Boy #878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gray-haired one"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #878
Total SSA Count: 274
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Grey Rank #878

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #878 for Grey.

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

Grey ___

Grey James
Grey William
Grey Alexander
Grey Thomas
Grey Michael
Grey Elliot

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Grey

Sloane River Sage Quinn Blaire

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Grey more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Grey at #878 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Grey mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin).

Are Charlotte and Grey boy or girl names?

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

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