Charlotte vs Ilan

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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Lucia Ava Amara Amaya

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Ilan

Boy #1,450 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"tree"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,450
Total SSA Count: 125
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate
Nicknames: Ili

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Barry Indigo Bernard Davian

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Ilan Rank #1,450

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1450 for Ilan.

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

Ilan ___

Ilan Noah
Ilan Asher
Ilan David
Ilan Michael
Ilan Joseph
Ilan Elijah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Ilan

Noa Maya Eli Talia Ariel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Ilan more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ilan at #1450 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Ilan mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Ilan means "tree" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charlotte and Ilan boy or girl names?

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

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