Charlotte vs Gwendolyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gwendolyn

Girl #393 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fair bow, white arc"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Arthurian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#393
Total SSA Count
802
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gwen, Wendy, Lynn

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Gwendolyn Rank #393

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #393 for Gwendolyn.

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

Gwendolyn ___

  • Gwendolyn Rose
  • Gwendolyn Marie
  • Gwendolyn Anne
  • Gwendolyn Elizabeth
  • Gwendolyn Claire
  • Gwendolyn Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Gwendolyn

Genevieve Isolde Cordelia Arthur Tristan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Gwendolyn more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Gwendolyn at #393 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Gwendolyn mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Gwendolyn means "fair bow, white arc" (Welsh origin).

Are Charlotte and Gwendolyn boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Gwendolyn is primarily a girl name.

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