Charlotte vs Hilary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hilary

Girl #4,118 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"cheerful, merry, joyful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,118
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hil, Hill

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Hilary Rank #4,118

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4118 for Hilary.

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

Hilary ___

  • Hilary Anne
  • Hilary Jane
  • Hilary Clare
  • Hilary Rose
  • Hilary Grace
  • Hilary Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Hilary

Mallory Avery Ellery Bradley Courtney

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Hilary more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Hilary at #4118 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Hilary mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Hilary means "cheerful, merry, joyful" (Latin origin).

Are Charlotte and Hilary boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Hilary is primarily a girl name.

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