Charlotte vs Hadley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hadley

Girl #114 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"meadow covered in heather"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#114
Total SSA Count
2,380
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hads, Haddie, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Hadley Rank #114

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #114 for Hadley.

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

Hadley ___

  • Hadley Grace
  • Hadley Rose
  • Hadley Jane
  • Hadley Mae
  • Hadley Claire
  • Hadley Frances

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Hadley

Emerson Finley Everly Crew Westley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Hadley more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Hadley at #114 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Hadley mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Hadley means "meadow covered in heather" (Old English origin).

Are Charlotte and Hadley boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Hadley is primarily a girl name.

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