Charlotte vs Gussie

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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Gussie

Girl #17,306 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #17,306
Total SSA Count: 8
Nicknames: Gus, Guss, Gussy

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Gussie Rank #17,306

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #17306 for Gussie.

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

Gussie ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Gussie more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Gussie at #17306 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Gussie mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Charlotte and Gussie boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Gussie is primarily a girl name.

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