Charlotte vs Ilse

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilse

Girl #5,017 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew via Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Dutch Scandinavian South African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,017
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Il, Ilsy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Ilse Rank #5,017

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5017 for Ilse.

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

Ilse ___

  • Ilse Marie
  • Ilse Louise
  • Ilse Anne
  • Ilse Sophie
  • Ilse Katrine
  • Ilse Renate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Ilse

Liesel Klaus Greta Hans Heike

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Ilse more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ilse at #5017 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Ilse mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Ilse means "God is my oath" (Hebrew via Germanic origin).

Are Charlotte and Ilse boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Ilse is primarily a girl name.

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