Charlotte vs Hildred

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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Paisley Samantha Penelope Stella

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Hildred

Boy #20,042 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #20,042
Total SSA Count: 6
Nicknames: Hil, Hild, Hildy

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Hildred Rank #20,042

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #20042 for Hildred.

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

Hildred ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Hildred more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Hildred at #20042 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Hildred mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Charlotte and Hildred boy or girl names?

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

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