Charlotte vs Hiraeth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiraeth

Boy #14,537 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"a deep, grief-tinged longing for home, the past, or a place that may not exist"

Origin: Welsh (hir = long + aeth = grief/went away)

Cultural Roots

Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,537
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hir

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Hiraeth Rank #14,537

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #14537 for Hiraeth.

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

Hiraeth ___

  • Hiraeth Owen
  • Hiraeth Rhys
  • Hiraeth Emrys
  • Hiraeth Gethin
  • Hiraeth Lloyd

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Hiraeth

Anwen Cariad Seren Llewyn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Hiraeth more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Hiraeth at #14537 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Hiraeth mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Hiraeth means "a deep, grief-tinged longing for home, the past, or a place that may not exist" (Welsh (hir = long + aeth = grief/went away) origin).

Are Charlotte and Hiraeth boy or girl names?

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

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