Charlotte vs Henry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henry

Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6
Total SSA Count
11,547
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hank, Harry, Hal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Henry Rank #6

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6 for Henry.

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

Henry ___

  • Henry James
  • Henry William
  • Henry Thomas
  • Henry Alexander
  • Henry John
  • Henry Oliver

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Henry

Charlotte Eleanor Amelia Olivia Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Henry more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Henry at #6 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Henry mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Charlotte and Henry boy or girl names?

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

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